Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $297 — 21% below the US median ($374), roughly 7.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $297 | $233 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | — |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $297 | $233 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Doctors Hospital | Augusta, GA | $1,585 | $64 | ★ 3/5 | 174 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 $297 — about 7.5× the Medicare rate ($39). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($79).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $991 list price could save about $693 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Augusta, GA | 434 |
| Ana Fernandes Longuino, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Augusta, GA | 303 |
| Karen Panzitta, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Augusta, GA | 190 |
| Kevin Johnson, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Augusta, GA | 162 |
| Forrest Walker, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Augusta, GA | 95 |
| Keifer Richardson, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 87 |
| William Barfield, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Augusta, GA | 56 |
| Richard Field, MD | Rheumatology | Augusta, GA | 55 |
| Jean Mcdonough, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Augusta, GA | 53 |
| Jennifer Morgan, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Augusta, GA | 50 |
| Donald Burns, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Augusta, GA | 36 |
| Natasha Rushing-Smalls, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Augusta, GA | 33 |
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