Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $43 — 30% below the US median ($62), roughly 5.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $32 | $18 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | — |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN | $43 | $15 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $222 | $19 | — | — | — |
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 $43 — about 5.6× 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 $108 list price could save about $65 (60%).
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 Minneapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samith Thomas Kochuparambil, MD | Medical Oncology | Minneapolis, MN | 665 |
| John Seng, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Minneapolis, MN | 548 |
| Paul Zander, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Minneapolis, MN | 433 |
| Alan Divine, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 377 |
| Amanda Rohrer, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 367 |
| Melissa Peitz, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 303 |
| Rebecca Hanson, D.O. | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 274 |
| Danielle Tippit, MD | Medical Oncology | Minneapolis, MN | 250 |
| Paul Thurmes, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Minneapolis, MN | 235 |
| Lisa Gerber | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 214 |
| Sara Johnson, M.D | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 201 |
| Egal Gorse, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | 167 |
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