Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $390 — about the US median ($385), roughly 7.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $264 | $344 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $285 | $368 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $495 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,428 | $1,448 | — | 150 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 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 $390 — about 7.0× the Medicare rate ($56). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($112).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $737 list price could save about $347 (47%).
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 Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip To, M.D, | Hand Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 198 |
| Heather Lucas, P.A.-C. | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 162 |
| Anthony Iliff, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 91 |
| Ryan Odgers, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 90 |
| Josh Vella, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 72 |
| Anuj Netto, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 67 |
| Kevin Han, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 63 |
| Anthony Smith, M.D. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 63 |
| Stanley Graves, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 41 |
| Chad Seidenstricker, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Phoenix, AZ | 40 |
| Daniel Lunt, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 40 |
| Joshua Hustedt, MD, MHS | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 38 |
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