Allergy shots is a hospital service. Prices are from 1393 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 13 |
$8 – $12 |
| Independent Health | 18 |
$6 – $22 |
| Medicaid | 136 |
$6 – $39 |
| AmeriHealth | 96 |
$8 – $71 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 46 |
$12 – $157 |
| Highmark | 64 |
$9 – $84 |
| Amerigroup | 94 |
$6 – $49 |
| Molina Healthcare | 300 |
$9 – $70 |
| Priority Health | 20 |
$14 – $61 |
| Tricare / VA | 183 |
$9 – $55 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 51 |
$10 – $88 |
| HealthPartners | 120 |
$12 – $62 |
| Medica | 93 |
$11 – $71 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 714 |
$11 – $151 |
| Anthem | 279 |
$9 – $103 |
| MVP Health Care | 44 |
$10 – $114 |
| Healthcare Highways | 5 |
$18 – $64 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 22 |
$18 – $121 |
| Medicare | 272 |
$9 – $55 |
| Aetna | 696 |
$9 – $102 |
| Coventry | 64 |
$15 – $134 |
| UCare | 41 |
$11 – $79 |
| Cigna | 487 |
$11 – $147 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 438 |
$10 – $82 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 762 |
$10 – $131 |
| Humana | 573 |
$10 – $63 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 46 |
$12 – $80 |
| Devoted Health | 111 |
$12 – $50 |
| SelectHealth | 30 |
$15 – $82 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 291 |
$15 – $119 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 59 |
$11 – $81 |
| Geisinger | 25 |
$15 – $121 |
| Health Net | 90 |
$9 – $115 |
| Security Health Plan | 27 |
$16 – $147 |
| Bright Health | 12 |
$6 – $67 |
| Oscar Health | 97 |
$18 – $645 |
| AvMed | 7 |
$14 – $124 |
| EmblemHealth | 54 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Cromie, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Chattanooga, TN | 9,414 |
| Hind Obid, M.D | Allergy/ Immunology | Panama City, FL | 8,809 |
| Richard Horbal, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Bay City, MI | 8,745 |
| John York, MD | Allergy/ Immunology | El Paso, TX | 8,270 |
| Todd Levin, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Chattanooga, TN | 7,287 |
| Stephen Pollard, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Louisville, KY | 7,210 |
| Michael Mccormick, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Grass Valley, CA | 6,739 |
| Joseph Turbyville, MD | Allergy/ Immunology | Louisville, KY | 6,735 |
| George Martin, MD | Allergy/ Immunology | Wynnewood, PA | 6,679 |
| Lee Perry, M.D. | Allergy/ Immunology | Chattanooga, TN | 5,793 |
| Jeremy Jones, MD | Allergy/ Immunology | Louisville, KY | 5,682 |
| Charles Lano, M.D. | Otolaryngology | New Braunfels, TX | 5,611 |
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
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