Prices at 6 hospitals in Bronx, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,992 — 26% below the US median ($2,681), roughly 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronxcare Hospital Center | Bronx, NY | $978 | $522 | ★ 1/5 | 184 min | 16.7% |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $3,005 | $505 | ★ 3/5 | 200 min | 15.5% |
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 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 $1,992 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($319). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($637).
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 Bronx
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Huang, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Bronx, NY | 95 |
| Michael Gottesman, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Bronx, NY | 52 |
| Kevin Hsu, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Bronx, NY | 34 |
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