Prices at 4 hospitals in Memphis, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $997 — 142% above the US median ($411), roughly 17.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional One Health | Memphis, TN | $997 | $247 | ★ 1/5 | 290 min | 16.2% |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $1,120 | $270 | ★ 3/5 | 237 min | 15.3% |
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 July 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 $997 — about 17.4× the Medicare rate ($57). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($114).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,231 list price could save about $234 (19%).
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 Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Fletcher, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Memphis, TN | 60 |
| Robert Cole, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Memphis, TN | 39 |
| David Moinester, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Memphis, TN | 30 |
| Peter Henning, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Memphis, TN | 27 |
| Tyler Fraser, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Memphis, TN | 26 |
| William Hester, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Memphis, TN | 16 |
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