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Welcome to MedStar Radiology Network at Lafayette Centre
MedStar Radiology Network offers a variety of diagnostic and advanced imaging services, performed on state-of-the-art equipment, using the latest technologies. By using advanced equipment, we are able to provide the clearest, most detailed images, which allows us to give you the most accurate results.
Our radiologists are experts in their subspecialties, so you can expect the highest level of accuracy in your imaging reports. And, you can count on us to guide you as you seek diagnosis and/or treatment.
Our radiology centers participate with most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to make sure your plan is covered. A referral is required for all services when booking an appointment.
All services are by appointment except for some X-Ray studies. X-Rays can be done on a walk-in basis unless the referral requires a bone survey, scoliosis study, arthrogram, or injections.
- Calcium scoring
- CT
- CT lung screening
- DEXA
- 3D Mammography, including the SmartCurve™ technology
- Ultrasound
In the MedStar Sports and Orthopaedic Center in Building 1 South, you will find the following modalities:
- Joint Injections
- MRI
- X-ray
Visiting us
Parking is available in the parking garage under the building at a discounted rate. Please bring the parking ticket to the surgery center for validation.
Hours of Operation:
General Services:
Monday to Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mammogram:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MRI:
Monday to Friday:
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday:
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ultrasound:
Monday to Friday:
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Nights/Weekend hours available
Walk-in X-rays:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Planning your visit
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Navigating Lafayette Centre
Watch the video below to learn how to use destination elevators at Lafayette Centre.
Learn more about the two locations for radiology appointments in the video below.
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Parking
Parking for Building 2 is available at the Lafayette Centre garage.
1133 21st St., NW
Washington, D.C., 20036Use the 21st Street parking garage entrance.
Tips for easier parking:
- Reserved parking spots for MedStar Health patients are available for up to 3 hours. You will find these on B Level if you’ve entered the garage on 21st Street. If those spots are full, there are also general visitor spots available for 3-hour parking.
- Get a parking validation ticket from your provider’s office to ensure you get the reduced parking rate.
- Pay at the garage exit or via a pay machine. Pay machines are located on B level. All pay machines accept credit or debit cards only.
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Driving
From Northern Virginia
Take 66 East and take the E Street Exit
Turn Left onto 20th St. NWFrom South Eastern Maryland
Take the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy in Greenbelt
Merge onto US-50 West/New York Ave NE to Rhode Island Avenue NW
Turn right onto M St NW and turn right onto 20th St. NWFrom Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Take MD-355 South/Wisconsin Avenue toward Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto 21st St. NW -
Metro
Red Line
Dupont Circle Metro Station (0.17 miles)
Farragut North Metro Station (0.39 miles)Orange, Silver, Blue
Farragut West Metro Station (0.49 miles)
Foggy Bottom—GWU (0.30 miles) -
Mass transit
- MetroExtra Route (S9)
- Metrobus Local Route (blue) L1, L2, D2, D6, G2, N2, N4, N3, N6
- Metrobus Major Route (red) 30N, 30S, 31, 33, 36, 38B, 42, 43,
- Metrobus Commuter Route (silver) H1
Provider resources
Billing information
For billing information, please click here
Insurance
MedStar Health participates with most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to make sure your plan is covered.
Frequently asked questions
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Where is MedStar Health Radiology at Lafayette Centre located in Washington, DC?
Radiology at Lafayette Centre is located in downtown Washington, DC, near Farragut North and Farragut West. The location is convenient for patients who live or work in the West End, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and the central business district.
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Can I schedule imaging at Lafayette Centre if my doctor is outside MedStar Health?
Yes. Patients may be referred for imaging at the Lafayette Centre location by providers both within and outside the MedStar Health system. A valid imaging order from your provider is required so the appropriate exam can be performed and interpreted.
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Is this imaging center convenient for Metro commuters?
Yes. The Lafayette Centre location is within walking distance of Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines), making it accessible for patients commuting from across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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Is radiology imaging safe, and how is radiation exposure managed?
Patient safety is a priority at MedStar Health. Imaging exams that use radiation are performed using the lowest dose necessary to achieve accurate results, following established safety guidelines. When possible, alternative imaging methods that do not use radiation may be considered based on clinical needs.
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What imaging exams are performed at Lafayette Centre?
This location provides outpatient imaging services such as MRI, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography including breast biopsy, and other physician-ordered diagnostic exams used to evaluate pain, injury, or medical condition.
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Is parking available at Lafayette Centre for patients?
Yes, discounted parking is available in the garage under Lafayette Centre. Remember to get your parking ticket validated.
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Does Radiology at Lafayette Centre accept insurance?
Radiology at Lafayette Centre accepts most major insurance plans. Coverage varies by exam and policy, and insurance verification is completed prior to the appointment.
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How do I access my imaging results after my appointment?
Our staff will show you how to access your images on our patient portal, but it is recommended that you discuss the imaging results with your referring provider at your next appointment. Patient portal access is located at the top of our website.