Prices at 3 hospitals in Syracuse, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,223 — 5% below the US median ($1,285), roughly 4.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | $928 | $1,428 | ★ 2/5 | 226 min | — |
| Crouse Hospital | Syracuse, NY | $1,518 | $881 | ★ 2/5 | 220 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 September 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 $1,223 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($275). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($550).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,473 list price could save about $250 (17%).
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 Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bannister, MD | Anesthesiology | Syracuse, NY | 42 |
| Vandana Sharma, MD | Anesthesiology | Syracuse, NY | 32 |
| Susan Samudre, D.O. | Pain Management | Syracuse, NY | 21 |
| Yinan Chen, M.D./PH.D. | Pain Management | Syracuse, NY | 13 |
| Srinivasa Thota, M.D. | Pain Management | Syracuse, NY | 12 |
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