Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $254 — 4% above the US median ($245), roughly 8.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $179 | — | — | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $254 | $164 | ★ 3/5 | 215 min | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $1,752 | $858 | ★ 2/5 | 137 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 $254 — about 8.5× the Medicare rate ($30). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($59).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $977 list price could save about $723 (74%).
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 Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Close, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Alexandria, LA | 159 |
| Maan Younes, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Alexandria, LA | 132 |
| Mohammed Aziz, D.O | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 47 |
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