Prices at 4 hospitals in Mobile, AL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $23 — 40% below the US median ($38), roughly 4.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usa Health HCA Providence Hospital, Llc | Mobile, AL | $19 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 212 min | — |
| Springhill Medical Center | Mobile, AL | $21 | $4 | ★ 3/5 | 147 min | — |
| Usa Health University Hospital | Mobile, AL | $25 | $5 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | — |
| Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital | Mobile, AL | $25 | $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 $23 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($10).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $25 list price could save about $2 (8%).
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 Mobile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daren Scroggie, M.D. | Rheumatology | Mobile, AL | 130 |
| Thomas Mcgee, M.D. | Rheumatology | Mobile, AL | 98 |
| George Eyrich, M.D. | Cardiology | Mobile, AL | 44 |
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