Prices at 4 hospitals in Baltimore, MD, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $73 — 39% above the US median ($53), roughly 4.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $50 | $17 | ★ 5/5 | 228 min | — |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $73 | $74 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | — |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $73 | $75 | ★ 3/5 | 247 min | — |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $81 | $83 | ★ 5/5 | 218 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 $73 — about 4.6× the Medicare rate ($16). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $75 list price could save about $2 (2%).
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 Baltimore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Taylor, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Baltimore, MD | 466 |
| William Mcconnell, MD | Internal Medicine | Baltimore, MD | 161 |
| Iredell Iglehart, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Baltimore, MD | 24 |
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