Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $131 — 41% above the US median ($93), roughly 15.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital | Augusta, GA | $119 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | 14.9% |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $131 | $13 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 15.0% |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $131 | $13 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.1% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $131 — about 15.5× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($17).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $438 list price could save about $307 (70%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Augusta
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Puri, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Augusta, GA | 385 |
| Harold Hubert, M.D. | Nephrology | Augusta, GA | 296 |
| Brandon Hagopian, DO | Family Practice | Augusta, GA | 262 |
| Denise Kennedy, MD | Family Practice | Augusta, GA | 77 |
| Stephanie Brienzo, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 26 |
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