Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $840 — 194% above the US median ($286), roughly 6.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $368 | $254 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $1,312 | $481 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | — |
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 September 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 $840 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($126). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($253).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,182 list price could save about $342 (29%).
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 Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Evans, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 2,275 |
| John Mcdonald, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 1,920 |
| Michelle Mcdonough, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 1,754 |
| Michael Gates, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 574 |
| Nana Appiawiah, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 402 |
| Kim Gray, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 298 |
| Randy Miles, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 229 |
| Christopher Doyle, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 153 |
| Benton Johnson, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 146 |
| Shane Gupta, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 127 |
| Daniel Sassoon, MD, PHD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 98 |
| Timothy Rowland, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 85 |
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