Allergy shots Cost by Hospital

Allergy shots is a hospital service. Prices are from 1393 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$39median cash price · 1393 hospitals, 51 statestypically $13–$109 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.5× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$61
Cash / self-pay
$39
Insurer-negotiated
$45
Medicare pays
$11
$13$109
Median cash $39  ·  Medicare $11  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $39 — about 3.5× the Medicare rate ($11). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($23).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $61 list price could save about $21 (35%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $6 $27 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $6 $15 ★ 2/5 104 min —
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $6 — ★ 2/5 168 min —
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $6 — ★ 3/5 178 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $7 $18 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc Conway, AR $8 $37 ★ 2/5 178 min —
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $8 $45 ★ 4/5 117 min —
Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX $8 $8 — 108 min —
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord, NC $9 $10 ★ 4/5 186 min —
Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby, NC $9 $10 ★ 3/5 160 min —
Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro, NC $9 $10 — 118 min —
Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC $9 $10 ★ 3/5 160 min —
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health Charlotte, NC $9 $10 ★ 4/5 196 min —
Stanly Regional Medical Center Albemarle, NC $9 $11 ★ 3/5 144 min —
Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC $9 $10 ★ 4/5 132 min —
Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC $9 $10 ★ 3/5 177 min —
Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC $9 $10 ★ 3/5 148 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $9 $35 ★ 4/5 197 min —
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $9 $49 ★ 3/5 132 min —
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $9 $49 ★ 1/5 126 min —
Bucktail Medical Center Renovo, PA $9 $5 — 82 min —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $9 $49 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $9 $25 — 104 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $9 $20 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $9 $24 — 109 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.

What insurers pay for Allergy shots

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $39; Medicare pays $11.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 13
$11
$8 – $12
Independent Health 18
$11
$6 – $22
Medicaid 136
$13
$6 – $39
AmeriHealth 96
$18
$8 – $71
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 46
$18
$12 – $157
Highmark 64
$25
$9 – $84
Amerigroup 94
$25
$6 – $49
Molina Healthcare 300
$27
$9 – $70
Priority Health 20
$29
$14 – $61
Tricare / VA 183
$30
$9 – $55
UPMC Health Plan 51
$32
$10 – $88
HealthPartners 120
$35
$12 – $62
Medica 93
$35
$11 – $71
Blue Cross Blue Shield 714
$35
$11 – $151
Anthem 279
$35
$9 – $103
MVP Health Care 44
$35
$10 – $114
Healthcare Highways 5
$36
$18 – $64
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$36
$18 – $121
Medicare 272
$37
$9 – $55
Aetna 696
$38
$9 – $102
Coventry 64
$39
$15 – $134
UCare 41
$39
$11 – $79
Cigna 487
$40
$11 – $147
Centene / Ambetter 438
$40
$10 – $82
UnitedHealthcare 762
$42
$10 – $131
Humana 573
$43
$10 – $63
Sanford Health Plan 46
$43
$12 – $80
Devoted Health 111
$44
$12 – $50
SelectHealth 30
$46
$15 – $82
MultiPlan / PHCS network 291
$46
$15 – $119
Kaiser Permanente 59
$46
$11 – $81
Geisinger 25
$47
$15 – $121
Health Net 90
$47
$9 – $115
Security Health Plan 27
$47
$16 – $147
Bright Health 12
$63
$6 – $67
Oscar Health 97
$67
$18 – $645
AvMed 7
$81
$14 – $124
EmblemHealth 54
$88
$38 – $369

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Virginia$9
Tennessee$9
Indiana$12
Utah$18
Kentucky$19
New Mexico$19

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Marc Cromie, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyChattanooga, TN9,414
Hind Obid, M.DAllergy/ ImmunologyPanama City, FL8,809
Richard Horbal, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyBay City, MI8,745
John York, MDAllergy/ ImmunologyEl Paso, TX8,270
Todd Levin, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyChattanooga, TN7,287
Stephen Pollard, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyLouisville, KY7,210
Michael Mccormick, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyGrass Valley, CA6,739
Joseph Turbyville, MDAllergy/ ImmunologyLouisville, KY6,735
George Martin, MDAllergy/ ImmunologyWynnewood, PA6,679
Lee Perry, M.D.Allergy/ ImmunologyChattanooga, TN5,793
Jeremy Jones, MDAllergy/ ImmunologyLouisville, KY5,682
Charles Lano, M.D.OtolaryngologyNew Braunfels, TX5,611

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Does Medicare cover Allergy shots?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Allergy shots. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $11. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $2 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1393 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $39, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $61, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $45, a Medicare rate of about $11. Most cash prices fall between $13 and $109 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Allergy shots cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1393 US hospitals is $39. Most hospitals fall between $13 and $109. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Allergy shots?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $11). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Allergy shots?
Medicare pays about $11. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Allergy shots prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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