Prices at 6 hospitals in San Antonio, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,755 — 148% above the US median ($707), roughly 10.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System | San Antonio, TX | $332 | $671 | ★ 3/5 | 366 min | — |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $3,178 | $112 | — | — | — |
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 $1,755 — about 10.3× the Medicare rate ($171). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($342).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,312 list price could save about $1,557 (47%).
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 San Antonio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Steinmetz-Rodriguez, D.O. | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 44 |
| Chantal Devillena, MD | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 41 |
| John Browning, MD | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 32 |
| Christian Boudreaux, PA-C | Physician Assistant | San Antonio, TX | 24 |
| Meagan Harris, M.D. | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 20 |
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