Prices at 5 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $941 — 24% above the US median ($761), roughly 6.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $529 | $784 | — | — | — |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $922 | $282 | ★ 5/5 | 119 min | 13.6% |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $961 | $651 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | 15.4% |
| Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | $1,184 | $250 | ★ 3/5 | 165 min | 13.7% |
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 July 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 $941 — about 6.0× the Medicare rate ($156). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($313).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,743 list price could save about $802 (46%).
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 Milwaukee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laith Alsayegh, MD | Cardiology | Milwaukee, WI | 193 |
| Nathan Kugler, M.D. | Vascular Surgery | Milwaukee, WI | 112 |
| Joseph Hart, MD | General Surgery | Milwaukee, WI | 103 |
| Martin Mckinney, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 73 |
| Neil Shah, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 65 |
| Erik Stilp, MD | Interventional Cardiology | Milwaukee, WI | 62 |
| Brian Lewis, MD | Vascular Surgery | Milwaukee, WI | 60 |
| David Isaacs, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 60 |
| Adam Zorn, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 51 |
| Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 50 |
| Milan Joshi, M.D | Interventional Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 48 |
| Michael Griffin, M.D., PH.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Milwaukee, WI | 40 |
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