Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $39 — 66% below the US median ($113), roughly 2.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $33 | $15 | — | — | — |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN | $39 | $84 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $81 | $84 | ★ 4/5 | 183 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 $39 — about 2.2× the Medicare rate ($17). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($34).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $96 list price could save about $58 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paul, NP - C | Nurse Practitioner | Minneapolis, MN | 216 |
| Mark Winkler, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 42 |
| Katharine Parker, DO | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 34 |
| Shakleen Shakur, CNP | Nurse Practitioner | Minneapolis, MN | 33 |
| Alexander Hubbell, MD/MPH | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 22 |
| Christina Marsh, PA | Physician Assistant | Minneapolis, MN | 22 |
| Anne Doering | Family Practice | Minneapolis, MN | 17 |
| Rano Faltas, M.D. | Anesthesiology | Minneapolis, MN | 11 |
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