Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $59 — 3% below the US median ($61), roughly 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $59 | — | — | — | — |
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 $59 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($17). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($33).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $132 list price could save about $73 (55%).
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 Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sontag, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 132 |
| Kathryn Dauzat, NP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 90 |
| Matthew King, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 90 |
| Tina Billberry, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 72 |
| Tara Malone, FNP | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 72 |
| Dana Fontenot, APRN, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 62 |
| George Edwards, MD | Emergency Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 51 |
| Marjorie Shanks, PA | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 46 |
| Jessica Townley, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 40 |
| Robert Campbell, MD | Family Practice | Alexandria, LA | 17 |
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