Prices at 3 hospitals in Madison, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,566 — 30% above the US median ($1,202), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health-Meriter | Madison, WI | $808 | $282 | ★ 5/5 | 142 min | — |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison, WI | $2,324 | $2,246 | ★ 5/5 | 214 min | — |
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 $1,566 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($378). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($757).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,441 list price could save about $876 (36%).
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 Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Castillo, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 57 |
| Peter Stanko, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 47 |
| Jason Gonzaga, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 38 |
| Peter Stanko, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 30 |
| Derek Hubbard, MD | Family Practice | Madison, WI | 29 |
| Rodrigo Castillo, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 27 |
| Ray King, M.D., PH.D | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) | Madison, WI | 17 |
| Kevin Patel, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 17 |
| Bryan Magenheim, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 17 |
| Jason Gonzaga, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 16 |
| Abby Lochmann-Bailkey, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 16 |
| Antonio Bosch, MD | Gastroenterology | Madison, WI | 15 |
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