Prices at 3 hospitals in Winston-salem, NC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $104 — 20% above the US median ($87), roughly 6.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-salem, NC | $101 | $68 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | 15.1% |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | Winston-salem, NC | $104 | $69 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 14.2% |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | Winston-salem, NC | $144 | $152 | ★ 5/5 | — | 14.7% |
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 $104 — about 6.2× the Medicare rate ($17). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($34).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $202 list price could save about $98 (48%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Williamson, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Winston Salem, NC | 179 |
| Richard Aronson, MD | Internal Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | 123 |
| Cody Myrick, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Winston Salem, NC | 48 |
| Neil Schwartzman, MD | Internal Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | 15 |
| Brent Breedlove, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Winston Salem, NC | 13 |
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