How Much Does an Immigration Medical Exam Cost in Los Angeles?

If you are planning a green card application, the immigration medical exam on Form I 693 is a required step. In a high cost city like Los Angeles, it is smart to understand the full price range before you book.

Across the United States, most applicants pay somewhere between $250 and $650 for an immigration medical exam. In Los Angeles, the range is wider: basic exams can start around $180 to $230, while more comprehensive or premium services can reach $450 to $700 or more. Most well planned cases land in the $300 to $400 range once all standard tests are included.

At Baron Medical Group on Wilshire Boulevard, our pricing is designed to stay in that realistic mid range while still including the key tests and careful documentation your case needs.

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Factors Affecting the Cost of an Immigration Medical Exam

The reason quotes in Los Angeles can look so different is that you are not always comparing the same thing. Several factors shape your final bill:

• Location and overhead: Clinics in dense areas with higher rent and staffing costs tend to charge more than those in lower cost neighborhoods.
• What is included in the base fee: Some clinics advertise a low price but bill separately for lab tests and vaccines. Others quote a higher price that is all inclusive.
• Lab setup: On site laboratory services can keep pricing more predictable. Sending everything to outside labs can increase and delay costs.
• Your vaccination record: If you are missing several required vaccines or need titer tests, you will pay more than someone with complete records.
• Rush or standard processing: Faster completion usually carries a separate rush fee.
• Complex medical history: Applicants with complex health issues may need additional documentation, follow up, or imaging such as a chest X ray after a positive TB blood test.

Understanding these variables helps you compare clinics fairly instead of choosing the lowest advertised number and then being surprised by add ons.

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Typical Cost Breakdown for Immigration Medical Exams in Los Angeles

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What Is Included in the Cost of the Immigration Medical Exam?

While every civil surgeon sets their own pricing, most Los Angeles clinics include a similar core set of services in the base fee:

• Review of your medical history and current medications
• Physical exam, including vital signs and system review
• Mental status assessment related to immigration criteria
• Completion and certification of Form I 693
• Required blood and urine tests for TB, syphilis, and gonorrhea
• Preparation of a sealed envelope for USCIS and a copy for your records

At Baron Medical Group, a typical case includes:

• Standard I 693 package: around $250 for most adults, including exam, required labs, and sealed paperwork with a standard processing time of about 5 to 7 business days once all results are back.
• Expedited I 693 package: around $350 for faster processing, with many cases completed in about 2 to 3 business days after all test results return.

During booking, our staff will walk you through exactly what is included in your quote and how vaccines or extra tests are handled, so you know your real out of pocket cost before you arrive.

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Are There Additional Fees for Vaccines, Tests, or Rush Service?

Additional fees are where most applicants get surprised. Extra costs can show up in three main areas.

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Vaccines and immunity titers

If you cannot show records for required vaccines, you may need either the vaccines themselves or blood tests (titers) to prove immunity. In Los Angeles, typical cash prices look like:

• MMR: about $130 to $150 per series
• Tdap or Td: about $80 to $100
• Varicella: about $60 to $80
• Hepatitis B series: around $130
• Influenza: around $40 during flu season

If several vaccines are missing and not covered by insurance, this can add $200 to $600 to your total.

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Extra lab and imaging costs

Most clinics include a standard TB blood test, syphilis test, and gonorrhea urine test in the base price. Additional charges can apply if you need:

• A chest X ray after a positive TB blood test
• Follow up blood work after a positive syphilis result
• Extra titers if your vaccination records are incomplete

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Administrative and rush fees

Some Los Angeles clinics also charge:

• A form or paperwork fee for preparing the I 693
• A separate rush processing fee for faster completion
• Small printing or record handling charges

At Baron Medical Group, there are no surprise administrative add ons. Any rush fee or extra service is discussed with you before you confirm your appointment, and you receive an itemized receipt for your records.

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How to Minimize the Cost of Your Immigration Medical Exam

The good news is that you can control much of your cost with some planning. Here are practical steps our patients in Los Angeles use to keep their I 693 budget under control.

• Use your health insurance for vaccines first: Many plans cover routine vaccines at pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, or Costco. Getting up to date before your exam can cut hundreds of dollars from your bill.
• Gather full vaccination records: Ask previous doctors or clinics for official records and arrange certified English translations if needed. Good records reduce repeat vaccines and titer tests.
• Ask for all inclusive pricing: When you call clinics, ask whether the price includes labs and form completion, or if these are billed separately.
• Avoid unnecessary rush fees: If you are not on a filing deadline, schedule your exam early and use standard processing instead of paying extra for rush service.
• Confirm follow up visit policies: Make sure your fee covers returning to pick up your sealed I 693 and review results.
• Compare realistic totals, not just base exam prices: A $220 exam that excludes labs can end up higher than a $300 exam that includes everything.

If you choose Baron Medical Group, our team can review your vaccine record by phone or secure message before your appointment and flag any likely extra costs so you can plan ahead.

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Why Baron Medical Group for Your Immigration Medical Exam in Los Angeles?

There are many USCIS civil surgeons in Los Angeles. Patients choose Baron Medical Group because we focus on both pricing clarity and exam quality.

• Transparent mid range pricing: Typical adults pay around $250 for standard processing or $350 for expedited handling, comfortably within the realistic Los Angeles average.
• Experience with I 693 cases: Our clinic has served thousands of immigration patients in the Koreatown and greater Los Angeles area.
• Careful documentation: We follow current USCIS and CDC technical instructions so your medical does not become a weak point in your case.
• Patient support: We provide copies of your results, itemized receipts for possible HSA or FSA reimbursement, and clear instructions on what to do with your sealed envelope.
• Convenient location: Our office on Wilshire Boulevard is easily accessible by car or public transit for applicants across Los Angeles.

If you already have an attorney, we are happy to coordinate timing and paperwork with their office so your I 693 is ready when they need it for filing.

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Conclusion

The cost of an immigration medical exam in Los Angeles can feel confusing at first, but it becomes manageable once you understand the structure: base exam fees, lab and vaccine costs, and optional rush or administrative charges. In practice, most applicants who prepare their records and choose a clinic with transparent pricing complete their exam for about $300 to $400.

At Baron Medical Group, we keep our fees within that realistic range while focusing on accurate exams and clear communication. If you are ready to plan your I 693, contact our office to review your records, confirm your expected costs, and schedule an appointment that fits your timeline.

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