Prices at 6 hospitals in Plano, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $468 — 38% above the US median ($338), roughly 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $468 | $403 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan | Plano, TX | $468 | $403 | — | 164 min | — |
| Childrens Medical Center Plano | Plano, TX | $731 | $682 | — | — | — |
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 $468 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($129). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($257).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $780 list price could save about $312 (40%).
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 Plano
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Thieberg, M.D. | Dermatology | Plano, TX | 23 |
| Sheree Patel, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Plano, TX | 22 |
| Jordan Achtman, MD | Dermatology | Plano, TX | 15 |
| Chris Crawford, M. D. | Dermatology | Plano, TX | 12 |
| Sam Awan, M.D. | Dermatology | Plano, TX | 12 |
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