Prices at 5 hospitals in Milwaukee, WI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $188 — about the US median ($188), roughly 5.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $186 | $287 | — | — | — |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee, WI | $190 | $225 | ★ 3/5 | 275 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 $188 — about 5.3× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($71).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $342 list price could save about $154 (45%).
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 Milwaukee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Samuel, MD | Otolaryngology | Milwaukee, WI | 205 |
| Donna Mullen, M.S., CCC-A | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 170 |
| Sheila Chamberlin, MS CCC A | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 164 |
| Keirsen Muffler, MA, CCC-A | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 130 |
| Molly O'hearn, AUD | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 105 |
| Eric Hulse, AU.D. | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 56 |
| Joseph Aussem, AU.D | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 42 |
| Katherine Moore, AU.D. CCC-A | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 13 |
| Maria Merrill, AU.D., CCC/A | Audiologist | Milwaukee, WI | 12 |
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