Prices at 3 hospitals in Winston-salem, NC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $89 — 53% above the US median ($58), roughly 5.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-salem, NC | $53 | $36 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | 15.1% |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | Winston-salem, NC | $125 | $63 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 14.2% |
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 $89 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($17). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($33).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $157 list price could save about $68 (43%).
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 Winston-salem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhupinder Multani, FNP | Nurse Practitioner | Winston Salem, NC | 44 |
| Tashana Johnson, CRNP | Nurse Practitioner | Winston Salem, NC | 23 |
| Justine Balasubramanian, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Winston Salem, NC | 15 |
| Davis Vu, M.D. | Family Practice | Winston Salem, NC | 14 |
| Michael Lacombe, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Winston Salem, NC | 13 |
| Allie Smith, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Winston Salem, NC | 12 |
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