Prices at 3 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $61 — 35% below the US median ($94), roughly 7.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $61 | $8 | — | — | — |
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 $61 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($17).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $94 list price could save about $33 (35%).
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 Wichita
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Huser, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 190 |
| David Robl, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 169 |
| Braden Foster, DO | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 153 |
| Mark Hilger, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 133 |
| Ronald Reichenberger, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 115 |
| David Kardatzke, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 108 |
| Kris Goodnight, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 101 |
| Jason Nugent, MD | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 100 |
| Andrew Kettner | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 78 |
| Ted Snodgrass, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 73 |
| Yao-Ying Yang, M.D. | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 66 |
| Amanda Raney | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 65 |
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