Prices at 3 hospitals in Richmond, VA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $335 — 561% above the US median ($51), roughly 50.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $52 | — | — | 116 min | 14.9% |
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond, VA | $335 | $38 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond, VA | $335 | $30 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | 15.2% |
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 $335 — about 50.0× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($13).
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 Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randal West, M.D. | Gynecological Oncology | Richmond, VA | 814 |
| Richard Jackson, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Richmond, VA | 497 |
| Charles Sparrow, M.D. | Family Practice | Richmond, VA | 56 |
| John Kowalski, M.D. | Family Practice | Richmond, VA | 41 |
| Mona Kaur | Nurse Practitioner | Richmond, VA | 32 |
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