Prices at 3 hospitals in Shreveport, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $14,119 — 84% above the US median ($7,668), roughly 10.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | $14,119 | $12,074 | ★ 2/5 | 247 min | 15.8% |
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 $14,119 — about 10.0× the Medicare rate ($1,410). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,821).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $54,306 list price could save about $40,186 (74%).
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 Shreveport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Franques, PA | Physician Assistant | Shreveport, LA | 25 |
| Bharat Guthikonda | Neurosurgery | Shreveport, LA | 17 |
| Anthony Sin, M.D. | Neurosurgery | Shreveport, LA | 14 |
| Stephen Kay, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | Physician Assistant | Shreveport, LA | 13 |
| Tricia Davis, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Shreveport, LA | 12 |
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