Shingles vaccine Cost by Hospital

Shingles vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 1240 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$268median cash price · 1240 hospitals, 51 statestypically $112–$632 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$417
Cash / self-pay
$268
Insurer-negotiated
$246
$112$632
Median cash $268  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc Conway, AR $44 $218 ★ 2/5 176 min 16.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $52 $191 ★ 4/5 110 min 14.9%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $52 $191 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.6%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $53 $98 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Singing River Health System Pascagoula, MS $54 $271 ★ 1/5 166 min 15.9%
Singing River Gulfport Gulfport, MS $54 $271 ★ 2/5 163 min 16.2%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $57 $243 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $60 $246 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $60 $246 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $69 $151 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $70 $228 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $70 $265 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $70 $243 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $72 $172 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $73 $246 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $75 $172 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $76 $265 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $76 $265 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA $76 $135 — — —
Kingman Healthcare Center Kingman, KS $77 $67 — 98 min 14.7%
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn, WA $77 $90 ★ 2/5 213 min 15.1%
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup, WA $77 $91 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.1%
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA $77 $137 ★ 2/5 210 min 15.1%
Capital Medical Center Olympia, WA $77 $91 ★ 3/5 145 min 15.1%
Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington, WA $77 $90 ★ 3/5 177 min 14.8%

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.

What insurers pay for Shingles vaccine

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $268.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Geisinger 30
$16
$10 – $713
Molina Healthcare 163
$132
$16 – $331
EmblemHealth 30
$141
$0 – $332
AmeriHealth 119
$151
$15 – $331
UCare 39
$200
$146 – $296
Centene / Ambetter 174
$200
$35 – $331
Medicaid 136
$200
$142 – $331
Amerigroup 54
$204
$72 – $929
Univera 11
$208
$208 – $246
Sanford Health Plan 33
$216
$153 – $333
Bright Health 11
$217
$56 – $317
Independent Health 17
$218
$199 – $218
Anthem 231
$220
$141 – $612
Humana 283
$222
$106 – $834
Tricare / VA 101
$224
$125 – $823
Blue Cross Blue Shield 542
$226
$162 – $621
Priority Health 28
$226
$114 – $370
UnitedHealthcare 511
$237
$24 – $626
AvMed 13
$241
$175 – $336
MVP Health Care 39
$246
$144 – $422
Oscar Health 47
$255
$180 – $442
Medicare 88
$260
$81 – $331
Security Health Plan 26
$272
$163 – $473
Aetna 489
$273
$109 – $713
Kaiser Permanente 62
$282
$95 – $827
Harvard Pilgrim 30
$286
$183 – $619
HealthPartners 114
$298
$164 – $713
SelectHealth 13
$299
$174 – $996
Highmark 56
$313
$200 – $331
Cigna 496
$336
$157 – $749
Devoted Health 12
$337
$167 – $505
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 25
$342
$133 – $1,306
Medica 100
$386
$164 – $591
Health Net 106
$408
$200 – $884
MultiPlan / PHCS network 315
$427
$194 – $880
Coventry 55
$428
$193 – $793
UPMC Health Plan 42
$466
$17 – $589

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Mississippi$69
New Jersey$82
Tennessee$95
Louisiana$141
Virginia$147
New Hampshire$171

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXNew York, NYDallas, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHBrooklyn, NYNashville, TNPhiladelphia, PARochester, NYSan Antonio, TXBirmingham, ALColumbus, OHJacksonville, FLKansas City, MOKnoxville, TNMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIPittsburgh, PASacramento, CAAugusta, GA

Prices by state

TexasFloridaOhioCaliforniaNew YorkWisconsinIllinoisMinnesotaMichiganNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaTennesseeIowaNebraskaIndianaNew JerseyWest VirginiaMassachusettsGeorgiaLouisianaMaineWashingtonColoradoKansasMissouriKentuckySouth CarolinaVirginiaAlabamaMarylandNorth DakotaIdahoNew HampshireSouth DakotaMontanaOregonConnecticutOklahomaArizonaArkansasUtahWyomingMississippiHawaiiVermontNevada

Does Medicare cover Shingles vaccine?

We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for Shingles vaccine, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1240 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $268, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $417, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $246. Most cash prices fall between $112 and $632 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Shingles vaccine cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1240 US hospitals is $268. Most hospitals fall between $112 and $632. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Why do Shingles vaccine prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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