Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $859 — 265% above the US median ($235), roughly 7.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $859 | $1,259 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | — |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $859 | $1,259 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 $859 — about 7.1× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($241).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,862 list price could save about $2,003 (70%).
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 Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Ploch, M.D. | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 535 |
| James Petit, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 343 |
| Ansley Coffey, PA | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 268 |
| Sarah Cely, M.D. | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 238 |
| Charlotte Hand, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 237 |
| Catherine Kitchens, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 174 |
| Lynley Ferrell | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 165 |
| Karen Parviainen, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 145 |
| Michelle Kotti, C.R.N.P. | Nurse Practitioner | Augusta, GA | 137 |
| Courtney Fairchild, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 94 |
| Loretta Davis, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 58 |
| Morgan Thakore, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 34 |
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