Prices at 3 hospitals in Syracuse, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $681 — 43% above the US median ($477), roughly 9.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | $309 | $28 | ★ 2/5 | 228 min | 16.2% |
| Crouse Hospital | Syracuse, NY | $1,053 | $383 | ★ 2/5 | 227 min | 14.9% |
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 $681 — about 9.9× 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 $691 list price could save about $10 (2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sojewicz, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 504 |
| Anthony Orio | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 444 |
| Kevin Lake, RPA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 334 |
| Lisa Mahon, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 329 |
| Mary Scozzari, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 288 |
| Sarah Ames, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 268 |
| Max Greenky | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 266 |
| Kevin Kopko, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 243 |
| Michael Wiese, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 190 |
| Christina Salvetti, P.A. | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 181 |
| Lawson Smart, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 120 |
| Michael Clarke, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 115 |
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