Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,213 — 9% above the US median ($3,876), roughly 8.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $4,213 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 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 $4,213 — about 8.0× the Medicare rate ($524). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,049).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,734 list price could save about $521 (11%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Zeman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 44 |
| David Zeman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 19 |
| Charles Creasman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
| Michael Brennan, MD PC | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
| Michael Brennan, MD PC | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
| Tyler Collins, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 12 |
| Michael Lee, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 12 |
| Timothy Bert, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 12 |
| Gerald Yacobucci, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 11 |
| Thomas Carter, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 11 |
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