Prices at 6 hospitals in Cleveland, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $883 — 115% above the US median ($411), roughly 15.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uh Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland, OH | $600 | $464 | ★ 3/5 | 245 min | 16.4% |
| Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital | Cleveland, OH | $600 | $506 | — | — | — |
| Fairview Hospital | Cleveland, OH | $883 | $490 | ★ 5/5 | 241 min | 14.6% |
| Lutheran Hospital | Cleveland, OH | $883 | $490 | ★ 3/5 | 150 min | 15.1% |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | $883 | $290 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.0% |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehab | Cleveland, OH | $883 | $290 | — | — | — |
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 $883 — about 15.5× 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 $1,358 list price could save about $475 (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 Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Johnson, DPM | Podiatry | Cleveland, OH | 123 |
| Kevin Malone, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Cleveland, OH | 38 |
| Steven Maschke, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Cleveland, OH | 32 |
| John Cann, DPM | Podiatry | Cleveland, OH | 27 |
| Philip Golnick, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Cleveland, OH | 27 |
| Anthony Matalavage, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Cleveland, OH | 25 |
| Joseph Bartal, DPM | Podiatry | Cleveland, OH | 24 |
| Nathan Rossi | Podiatry | Cleveland, OH | 23 |
| Erin Ohliger Upperman, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Cleveland, OH | 21 |
| Lisa Miller | Physician Assistant | Cleveland, OH | 18 |
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