phone icon (917) 310-3371 Choose your work visit Menu
Nao Medical Logo

Pre-Employment Physical Cost Guide in NYC

Cost questions are common because one employer may pay directly while another sends the candidate to book and submit paperwork later. The total can change based on exam type, paperwork, employer requirements, and outside fees.

For employment screening, confirm the employer’s billing arrangement, the services included and any patient charges. Insurance coverage depends on the exact service and plan.

What to expect These visits focus on the parts that usually slow down hiring or compliance care: paperwork, location choice, timing, and the exact test or exam being requested.

Choose the visit your work order requires

Book a DOT / CDL physical or drug-testing visit directly below. Select an available clinic and have your employer’s order ready.

Book a DOT / CDL physicalBook a drug-testing visit

For a pre-employment physical, have the employer’s form ready when you contact the patient team. Call (917) 310-3371 to confirm the exam and arrange your appointment. Confirm any required labs, forms and billing instructions. A drug-testing visit does not include a physical examination.

Arranging services for employees? Talk with our team about your employer program.

Ask for an itemized estimate before the visit

A useful price quote identifies the requested exam and every additional item. Send the clinic the actual employer requirements through its approved channel so you can compare the same service.

Confirm whether the estimate includesQuestion to ask
Physical examinationDoes the quoted fee cover the requested employer form?
Drug testing or other labsWhich tests, specimen method and reporting process are included?
Vaccines or titersAre these required, and are existing records acceptable?
Additional examinations or follow-upWhat happens if another service or visit is needed?
PaymentWill the employer pay directly, reimburse the employee, or require self-payment?

Do not assume a work-related screening is covered as a routine preventive visit. Confirm the billing arrangement and any insurance questions before the appointment. No standard price or guaranteed coverage applies to every employer packet.

Common questions about your work visit

Does a work physical include a drug test?

Only when the requested services include one. Confirm the employer’s order, panel, collection method and billing before the visit. A urine sample taken during a physical does not by itself establish that the required drug test was performed.

What if the employer says the paperwork is incomplete?

Ask which form, field, result or signature is missing. Contact the clinical or ordering team through the agreed channel before arranging another appointment. The missing item may not require a repeat examination.

Should I wait for an employer consultation to book my own visit?

No. Use the patient booking route for the service you need. The employer consultation calendar is for employers arranging programs, group services and account support. Confirm specialized forms and clinician availability before booking a certificate-related exam.

What usually affects the total price

Basic work physical vs expanded screening

A simple job-clearance exam is different from a visit that also includes drug testing, vaccines, lab work, hearing, vision, or employer-specific forms.

Who is paying

Some employers pay for the full screening, some reimburse, and some require the candidate to arrange the visit and submit the final paperwork.

Role-specific extras

Safety-sensitive or healthcare roles may add drug testing, vaccine titers, respirator fit, TB testing, or other compliance items that change the total.

Documentation turnaround

Rush timing or same-day paperwork can matter operationally, but the main pricing driver is still the number of required screening components.

Related occupational screening options

TLC drug test guide

TLC drug testing follows the official TLC-approved testing process, while Nao Medical supports the separate medical exam visit.

Frequently asked questions

The total depends on whether the visit is only a basic physical or includes drug testing, vaccines, hearing, vision, or employer-specific paperwork.
Many employers pay for the screening or reimburse it, but some candidates are asked to book the visit first and then submit documentation afterward.
Not always. Drug testing is often a separate requested component, especially if the employer wants a specific panel or chain-of-custody workflow.
Yes. The best way to get a clean estimate is to bring the employer packet so the clinic can confirm which screening items are actually required.
Nao medical

Keep the screening process moving

Choose the right clinic and bring the employer instructions so the visit stays clear from the first step.

Choose your work visit