Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $695 — 69% above the US median ($411), roughly 12.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $695 | $1,095 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 15.0% |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $695 | $1,095 | ★ 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 June 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 $695 — about 12.2× the Medicare rate ($57). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($114).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,316 list price could save about $1,621 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Downey, D.O. | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Augusta, GA | 118 |
| Joseph Rectenwald, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 30 |
| Brian Abell, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 25 |
| Michael Pruitt, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 19 |
| Simeon Fulcher, MD | Hand Surgery | Augusta, GA | 18 |
| Trevor Payne, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Augusta, GA | 16 |
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