CGHS & DGHS Empanelled Diagnostic Centre in West Delhi: MRI, CT, Ultrasound & Lab — 2026 Guide

You have a CGHS card, a referral in your hand, and a simple question that turns out to be surprisingly hard to answer online: where can I actually get this MRI done on the panel, and what do I need to carry?

Most search results for “CGHS panel MRI centre near me” give you a name and a phone number and nothing else — which is why so many beneficiaries make a trip, reach the counter, and discover that the referral has expired, or that a particular investigation needed prior permission, or that the card was left at home.

This guide is the practical version. It explains what empanelment actually means for you, how the referral process works from Wellness Centre to scan, what to carry, how billing differs depending on whether you are a pensioner or a serving employee, and the specific mistakes that cause wasted journeys.

The quick answer

Edge Imaging & Diagnostics, West Delhi is a NABH-accredited diagnostic centre empanelled with CGHS, DGHS and ESIC. Eligible beneficiaries can have MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, pathology and other investigations done here at the applicable scheme rates, on a valid referral.

To avoid any surprise, bring your original scheme card, the referral or prescription naming the exact investigation, and any prior permission letter if your scheme required one for that test. And before you travel, send us the referral on WhatsApp — we will confirm in advance that the test, the rate and the paperwork are all in order.

What “empanelled” actually means for you

Empanelment is an agreement between a health scheme and a healthcare provider. In practical terms it means three things for a beneficiary:

• You are charged at the scheme’s notified rate, not the centre’s standard private rate. These rates are fixed by the government, not by the centre, which is why they are the same across empanelled providers for the same investigation.
• The centre is recognised for your scheme, so the report and the bill are in the format your scheme and your department accept.
• The paperwork route is established, whether that is direct billing to the scheme or a bill you submit for reimbursement — which is not the same for every beneficiary, as explained below.

What empanelment does not mean is that any test can be done on demand. Investigations still need to be referred, and some need prior permission. That is where most of the confusion — and most of the wasted trips — comes from.

How the CGHS route works, step by step

The sequence is consistent, and knowing it in advance removes almost all the friction.

1. Visit your CGHS Wellness Centre. The Medical Officer examines you and decides which investigation is needed. Investigations at an empanelled diagnostic centre generally require a referral from the Wellness Centre — a prescription from a private doctor alone is usually not sufficient for scheme rates.
2. Get the referral or permission in writing. It should clearly name the investigation, the body part, and the side where relevant — “MRI Lumbar Spine” rather than just “MRI”. This single detail prevents more problems than anything else on this page.
3. Check whether prior permission is needed. For certain investigations and procedures, the scheme requires approval before the test rather than a plain referral. Your Wellness Centre will tell you; ask explicitly rather than assuming.
4. Book the appointment. Send us the referral so we can confirm the exact protocol, any preparation such as fasting or a kidney function report for contrast studies, and the applicable rate.
5. Attend with your original card and the referral. Photocopies alone are frequently not accepted at the counter.
6. Collect the report and the bill in the format your scheme requires, and keep a copy for your own records before submitting anything.

The part nobody explains: pensioners and serving employees are billed differently

This is the most common source of unpleasant surprise, and it has nothing to do with the diagnostic centre.

Broadly, CGHS pensioner beneficiaries are generally able to use the credit facility at empanelled centres, meaning the bill goes to the scheme rather than out of your pocket. Serving government employees are, in many situations, required to pay at the time of the test and then claim reimbursement from their own department at the notified rate.

The exact entitlement depends on your category, your scheme, your department’s rules and the investigation in question — and these rules are revised from time to time. So the sensible step, every time, is to ask your Wellness Centre or department which applies to you before the appointment, and to tell us as well when you book, so the billing is prepared correctly rather than corrected afterwards. Nobody enjoys discovering this at the counter.

What to carry — the checklist that prevents a wasted trip

• Original scheme card (CGHS card, ESIC card, or applicable identity as required). Carry the physical card, not only a photograph of it.
• The referral or prescription from the Wellness Centre, naming the exact investigation and body part.
• Prior permission letter if one was required for your test.
• Photo identity and, where relevant, proof of your beneficiary category.
• Previous reports and films — earlier MRI, CT, ultrasound or X-ray. Comparison with a previous study is often the most valuable single input the reporting radiologist has.
• Kidney function report (serum creatinine / eGFR) if a contrast study has been advised. See our contrast MRI (CEMRI) guide for why this is asked for.
• Implant card or operation details if you have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, aneurysm clip, neurostimulator or surgical hardware and are having an MRI.
• A list of your current medicines, which helps for contrast studies and for interpreting some blood tests.

Five mistakes that cause wasted journeys

1. A referral that says only “MRI”. MRI of what, and which side? A vague referral cannot be converted into a scan protocol. Ask the Wellness Centre to write the region and side.
2. An expired referral. Referrals and permissions carry validity periods. Check the date before you travel — a referral from three months ago may no longer be usable.
3. Assuming no permission was needed. For certain investigations the scheme requires prior approval. Asking takes a minute at the Wellness Centre; discovering it at the counter costs a day.
4. Arriving without knowing the preparation. Fasting, a full bladder, a creatinine report for contrast — requirements differ by test and even by protocol. Confirm at booking rather than guessing.
5. Leaving the original card at home. It sounds trivial. It is the reason a substantial number of people are asked to come back.

Scheme rates — how they work

Rates for investigations under CGHS and DGHS are notified by the government and are revised periodically. An empanelled centre applies the applicable notified rate for the referred investigation — the centre does not set it, and it does not vary from one empanelled centre to another for the same test.

Because these rate lists are revised and because the applicable rate depends on the exact investigation referred — a plain study and a contrast study are different line items, as are a single region and a whole-body study — we do not publish a rate table here that could be out of date by the time you read it. Send us your referral and we will tell you the applicable rate for your specific investigation before you travel. That is both faster and more reliable than any list.

If you are paying privately rather than under a scheme, our indicative private pricing guides may be useful: MRI scan cost in Delhi, CT scan cost in Delhi, ultrasound cost in Delhi and FNAC test cost in Delhi.

ESIC beneficiaries

Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is also empanelled with ESIC. Insured persons and their dependants referred for investigations under the scheme can have them done here on a valid referral, at the applicable rates.

The practical requirements mirror those above: carry your ESIC card and identity, bring the referral naming the specific investigation, and confirm with your ESIC dispensary or hospital whether any additional approval is needed for the test in question. As with CGHS, sending us the referral in advance lets us confirm everything before you make the journey.

What you can get done here

Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is a NABH-accredited diagnostic centre in West Delhi with imaging, pathology and image-guided procedures under one roof:

• MRI — including brain, spine, knee, shoulder, pelvis, whole spine screening, contrast studies and whole body MRI, with an open MRI option for patients who find conventional scanners difficult
• CT scan across all routine and contrast protocols
• Ultrasound and colour Doppler — see our ultrasound in West Delhi guide
• Digital X-ray, ECG, ECHO, TMT, NCV and EMG
• Pathology — blood tests and health packages
• Image-guided procedures — FNAC, biopsy and drainage by interventional radiologists

All imaging is reported by experienced radiologists. More about the centre is in our guide to advanced diagnostics in West Delhi, and if timing is difficult, see diagnostic centres open on Sunday in West Delhi.

Where we are

We serve beneficiaries across West Delhi and the surrounding areas — Paschim Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Tagore Garden, Moti Nagar, New Multan Nagar, Janakpuri, Tilak Nagar, Madipur, Nangloi, Vikas Puri, Raghubir Nagar and Nihal Vihar — and are convenient for beneficiaries attending Wellness Centres in the West Delhi region.

Send us your referral before you travel

The single most useful thing you can do is message us a photograph of your referral. We will confirm the exact investigation and protocol, the applicable scheme rate, any preparation required, the documents to carry, and an appointment time — so that the trip you make is the only trip you need to make.

📩 Send your referral on WhatsApp  |  Call 9555999960

Frequently asked questions

Is Edge Imaging a CGHS empanelled diagnostic centre?

Yes. Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is a NABH-accredited diagnostic centre in West Delhi empanelled with CGHS and DGHS, and also with ESIC. Eligible beneficiaries can have MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, pathology and other investigations done here at the applicable scheme rates on a valid referral.

Where can I find a CGHS panel MRI centre near me in West Delhi?

Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is a CGHS empanelled centre in West Delhi offering MRI including brain, spine, knee, shoulder, pelvis, whole spine screening, contrast studies and whole body MRI, with an open MRI option. Send your referral on WhatsApp or call 9555999960 and we will confirm the rate and appointment before you travel.

Do I need a referral from the CGHS Wellness Centre?

Generally yes. Investigations at an empanelled diagnostic centre normally require a referral from your CGHS Wellness Centre, and certain investigations additionally require prior permission. A prescription from a private doctor alone is usually not sufficient for scheme rates. Ask your Wellness Centre explicitly what your test needs.

What documents should I bring?

Your original scheme card, the referral or prescription naming the exact investigation and body part, any prior permission letter, photo identity, previous reports and films, and a kidney function report if a contrast study has been advised. Bring the original card, not just a photograph of it.

Will I have to pay, or is it cashless?

It depends on your beneficiary category and your department’s rules. CGHS pensioners are generally able to use the credit facility at empanelled centres, while serving employees are in many cases required to pay and then claim reimbursement at the notified rate. These rules are revised from time to time, so confirm with your Wellness Centre or department before your appointment, and tell us when you book so the billing is prepared correctly.

What are the CGHS rates for MRI and ultrasound?

Rates under CGHS and DGHS are notified by the government and revised periodically, and the applicable rate depends on the exact investigation referred — a plain and a contrast study are different, as are a single region and a whole-body study. Rather than publish a list that may go out of date, we confirm the applicable rate for your specific referral. Send it on WhatsApp or call 9555999960.

Are ESIC beneficiaries covered?

Yes. Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is empanelled with ESIC. Bring your ESIC card, identity and a referral naming the specific investigation, and confirm with your ESIC dispensary or hospital whether any additional approval is required for that test.

Can I get a CGHS ultrasound done here?

Yes. Ultrasound and colour Doppler studies are available for eligible beneficiaries at the applicable scheme rate on a valid referral. Preparation differs by scan — some need fasting, some need a full bladder — so confirm when you book.

My referral says only “MRI”. Is that enough?

Usually not. The referral should specify the region and, for joints and limbs, the side — for example “MRI Lumbar Spine” or “MRI Right Shoulder”. A vague referral cannot be turned into a scan protocol and often results in being sent back to the Wellness Centre. Check this before you travel.

Do I need an appointment?

It is strongly advised, particularly for MRI and CT, so that the correct protocol and the necessary time are reserved for you and any preparation is explained in advance. Send your referral on WhatsApp or call 9555999960 to book.

Is Edge Imaging NABH accredited?

Yes. Edge Imaging & Diagnostics is a NABH-accredited diagnostic centre, and all imaging is reported by experienced radiologists.

The bottom line

Using a health scheme at an empanelled centre is straightforward once you know the sequence: a properly worded referral from your Wellness Centre, any prior permission your test requires, the original card in your hand, and a call ahead so the protocol and the rate are confirmed before you set out.

Most of the frustration beneficiaries experience comes from small paperwork details rather than from the medical side — a referral that does not name the body part, a permission nobody mentioned, a card left at home. Send us your referral before you travel and we will check all of it for you. That one message is usually the difference between one trip and two.

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Edge Imaging & Diagnostics, West Delhi is a NABH-accredited diagnostic centre empanelled with CGHS, DGHS and ESIC. Scheme rules, notified rates, referral requirements and entitlements are set by the respective schemes and government authorities, are revised from time to time, and are not determined by this centre — beneficiaries should confirm current requirements with their Wellness Centre, dispensary or department. This article is general information for beneficiaries and is not a statement of your individual entitlement, nor medical advice. Which investigation you need is decided by your treating doctor. Please contact us with your referral to confirm the applicable rate and requirements before your visit. Last updated: 2026.