Prices at 3 hospitals in Las Vegas, NV, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $10,078 — 356% above the US median ($2,210), roughly 37.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $10,078 | $251 | ★ 4/5 | 114 min | — |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $11,887 | $283 | ★ 2/5 | 165 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 $10,078 — about 37.4× the Medicare rate ($270). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($539).
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 Las Vegas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudipkumar Bhanderi, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Las Vegas, NV | 99 |
| David Browne, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Las Vegas, NV | 98 |
| Rajneesh Agrawal, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Las Vegas, NV | 47 |
| Howard Francois, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Las Vegas, NV | 45 |
| Jennifer Burns-Benggon, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Las Vegas, NV | 15 |
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