Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $503 — 110% above the US median ($240), roughly 15.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $436 | $149 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $503 | $511 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $503 | $511 | — | — | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $2,208 | $182 | ★ 4/5 | 134 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 $503 — about 15.2× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($66).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,010 list price could save about $506 (50%).
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 Aurora
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 Suby-Long, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 973 |
| Markus Wu, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 596 |
| Ranish Khawaja, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 586 |
| Michael Aidi, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 564 |
| Rocio Perez Johnston, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 523 |
| Harrison Bai, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 502 |
| Camila Urzua Fresno, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 412 |
| Nicole Restauri, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 343 |
| Benton Johnson, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 326 |
| Nana Appiawiah, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 293 |
| Tami Bang, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 262 |
| Ajay Agarwal, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 252 |
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