Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $97 — 57% above the US median ($62), roughly 12.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $55 | $11 | ★ 3/5 | 215 min | — |
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $139 | — | — | — | — |
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 September 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 $97 — about 12.5× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($16).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $261 list price could save about $164 (63%).
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 Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Griffin, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 1,322 |
| Christopher Griffin, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 1,160 |
| Roberto Garcia, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 989 |
| Michael Screpetis, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 835 |
| Michael Buck, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 819 |
| Blaine Broussard, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 776 |
| William Mcbride, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 636 |
| Jonathan Hunter, M.D. | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 390 |
| Bridgett Foreman, MD | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 370 |
| Kasey Gill, N.P, | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 358 |
| Zack Buckalew, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 358 |
| Ernesto Garcia-Ramos, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 337 |
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