Prices at 3 hospitals in Green Bay, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $739 — 80% above the US median ($411), roughly 12.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellin Memorial Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $238 | $298 | ★ 4/5 | 151 min | 14.2% |
| St Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $739 | $716 | ★ 4/5 | 128 min | 14.0% |
| St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr | Green Bay, WI | $799 | $819 | ★ 3/5 | 102 min | 14.7% |
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 $739 — about 12.9× 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 $1,110 list price could save about $371 (33%).
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 Green Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April Borchardt, DPM | Podiatry | Green Bay, WI | 80 |
| Benjamin Ebben, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Green Bay, WI | 30 |
| Brandon Scharer, DPM | Podiatry | Green Bay, WI | 24 |
| David Ruta, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Green Bay, WI | 15 |
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