Prices at 5 hospitals in Arlington, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $449 — 17% above the US median ($383), roughly 3.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $449 | $450 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | 15.3% |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $449 | $450 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.3% |
| Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi | Arlington, TX | $907 | $5,374 | — | 117 min | 14.6% |
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 $449 — about 3.7× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $749 list price could save about $300 (40%).
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 Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hensley, M.D. | Dermatology | Arlington, TX | 348 |
| Victoria Serralta, MD | Dermatology | Arlington, TX | 274 |
| Lisa Ostrowski, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | Physician Assistant | Arlington, TX | 237 |
| Mary Zieglschmid Adams, M.D. | Dermatology | Arlington, TX | 213 |
| Angela Moore, MD, PA | Dermatology | Arlington, TX | 213 |
| Richard Brandt, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | Physician Assistant | Arlington, TX | 135 |
| Allison Wilbanks, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Arlington, TX | 134 |
| Debbie Slay, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Arlington, TX | 116 |
| Holli Perry, APN | Nurse Practitioner | Arlington, TX | 93 |
| Alexander Berlin, MD | Dermatology | Arlington, TX | 80 |
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