Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,748 — about the US median ($1,754), roughly 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $306 | — | — | — | — |
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $3,190 | $1,372 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 16.4% |
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 $1,748 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($480). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($960).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,474 list price could save about $4,726 (73%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury Morrison, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 119 |
| Joseph Hollier, MD | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 105 |
| Joseph Hollier, MD | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 95 |
| John Gosserand, MD | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 76 |
| John Gosserand, MD | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 74 |
| John Mcginity, M.D. | General Surgery | Alexandria, LA | 43 |
| Maury Morrison, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 41 |
| Maury Morrison, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 31 |
| John Gosserand, MD | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 31 |
| Matthew Ayo | General Surgery | Alexandria, LA | 29 |
| Muhammad Ahmad, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Alexandria, LA | 24 |
| Matthew Ayo | General Surgery | Alexandria, LA | 21 |
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