Prices at 3 hospitals in Syracuse, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $450 — 11% above the US median ($407), roughly 7.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | $79 | $16 | ★ 2/5 | 226 min | — |
| Crouse Hospital | Syracuse, NY | $821 | $383 | ★ 2/5 | 220 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 $450 — about 7.9× 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 $821 list price could save about $371 (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 Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Fatti, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Syracuse, NY | 72 |
| James Lemley, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 42 |
| Frederick Lemley, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 41 |
| Cassandra Riggs, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 21 |
| Devon Ryan, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 15 |
| Lindsay Groat, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 13 |
| Michael Fitzgerald, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 13 |
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