Prices at 3 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $116 — 11% below the US median ($130), roughly 11.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $116 | $160 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $116 | $160 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $174 | $48 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
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 October 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 $116 — about 11.0× the Medicare rate ($11). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($21).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $178 list price could save about $62 (35%).
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 Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Burke, MD | Hematology-Oncology | Aurora, CO | 1,931 |
| Sujatha Nallapareddy, MD | Hematology-Oncology | Aurora, CO | 1,457 |
| Douglas Reznick, MD | Medical Oncology | Aurora, CO | 545 |
| Dana Richards, MS PAC | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 142 |
| Michael Jones | Family Practice | Aurora, CO | 44 |
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