Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $795 — 67% above the US median ($475), roughly 11.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $795 | $1,296 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | — |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $795 | $1,296 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 $795 — about 11.6× the Medicare rate ($69). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($138).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,650 list price could save about $1,855 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scherer, PA | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 887 |
| James Raley, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 596 |
| John Franklin, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 482 |
| Frank Eberheart, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 394 |
| Judah Johnson, P.A. | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 375 |
| Michael Pruitt, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 343 |
| John Bojescul, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 338 |
| Douglas Phillips, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 300 |
| Ashley Shelton, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 293 |
| Larry Jowers, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 260 |
| Terry Arrington, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 242 |
| Jeremy Jacobs, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Augusta, GA | 207 |
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