Prices at 3 hospitals in Saint Paul, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $424 — 11% above the US median ($383), roughly 7.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $198 | $308 | ★ 3/5 | 231 min | — |
| Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $424 | $148 | — | — | — |
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $835 | $706 | ★ 3/5 | 182 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 $424 — about 7.5× 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 $761 list price could save about $337 (44%).
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 Saint Paul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Loewenstein, M.D. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Saint Paul, MN | 22 |
| Katharine Pico, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Saint Paul, MN | 21 |
| Erica Gauger, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Saint Paul, MN | 14 |
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