Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $93 — 27% below the US median ($127), roughly 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $93 | $188 | ★ 5/5 | 102 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 October 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 $93 — about 2.5× the Medicare rate ($36). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($73).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $265 list price could save about $172 (65%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Papadeas, D.O. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 2,299 |
| Dawnielle Endly, DO | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,909 |
| Sean Lloyd, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 1,839 |
| Ryan O'leary, M.D. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,675 |
| Sean Amsbaugh, M.D. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,620 |
| James Chapman, M.D. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,429 |
| Jennifer Ray, MD | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,246 |
| Gil Weintraub, M.D. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 1,157 |
| Shabana Jiwani, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Aurora, CO | 983 |
| Gregory Papadeas, D.O. | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 764 |
| Sean Lloyd, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 585 |
| Cameron Nichols, MD | Dermatology | Aurora, CO | 575 |
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