Prices at 5 hospitals in Boston, MA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,332 — 14% above the US median ($1,173), roughly 8.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $490 | $339 | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | — |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | $922 | $126 | — | 174 min | — |
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston | Boston, MA | $1,332 | $139 | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,764 | $126 | ★ 5/5 | 288 min | — |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,764 | $126 | ★ 5/5 | 300 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 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 $1,332 — about 8.9× the Medicare rate ($150). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($299).
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 Boston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Romo, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 43 |
| Katherine Reinshagen, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 37 |
| Mary Cunnane, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 35 |
| Gul Moonis, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 23 |
| Osamu Sakai, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 20 |
| Amy Juliano, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Boston, MA | 20 |
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