Name: Taranaki Base Hospital
Address: David Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310, New Zealand
Telephone: 06 753 6139

At a glance

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Scans at this clinic and what you need

MRI
In New Zealand an MRI is arranged through a referral from a doctor, specialist or, for many injuries, a physiotherapist under ACC. Most MRI scans take 20 to 60 minutes.
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CT Scan
CT scans need a referral from a doctor or specialist. The scan itself usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.
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Ultrasound
Most ultrasound scans need a referral from a GP, midwife, specialist or physiotherapist. Most scans take 15 to 45 minutes.
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X-ray
X-rays need a referral from a doctor, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist or other registered referrer. An X-ray usually takes 5 to 15 minutes.
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Nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine scans are requested by a doctor or specialist. Timing varies by test.
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Scans last checked 6 Oct 2026.

Base Hospital Fulford Radiology Services Ltd100 mWestown, New PlymouthLikely also included: CT Scan, Ultrasound, X-ray
Advance Radiology300 mWestown, New PlymouthLikely also included: Ultrasound, X-ray
New Wave Ultrasound1.6 kmWestown, New PlymouthServices: Ultrasound
I-MED Radiology – Phoenix (Taranaki Radiology)1.6 kmWestown, New PlymouthServices: X-rayLikely also included: Ultrasound
I-MED Radiology – Fulford Clinic (Taranaki Radiology)1.6 kmWestown, New PlymouthServices: MRI, CT Scan, UltrasoundLikely also included: X-ray

MRI: I-MED Radiology – Fulford Clinic (Taranaki Radiology) in Westown, New Plymouth, 1.6 km away.
CT Scan: Base Hospital Fulford Radiology Services Ltd in Westown, New Plymouth, 100 m away (Likely also included).
Ultrasound: Base Hospital Fulford Radiology Services Ltd in Westown, New Plymouth, 100 m away (Likely also included).
X-ray: Base Hospital Fulford Radiology Services Ltd in Westown, New Plymouth, 100 m away (Likely also included).
Mammography is not listed at this clinic; the nearest listed option is I-MED Radiology – Fulford Clinic (Taranaki Radiology) in Westown, New Plymouth, 1.6 km away.
Pregnancy ultrasound is not listed at this clinic; the nearest listed option is New Wave Ultrasound in Westown, New Plymouth, 1.6 km away.

Most scans need a referral from a GP, specialist or physiotherapist. Bring the referral or check the clinic has received it.
Ask how the scan is funded: public (Health NZ), ACC for injuries, private health insurance, or self-pay. Fees differ between clinics.
Confirm the scan is available at this branch, the preparation instructions, and how you will receive results.