Prices at 3 hospitals in Bangor, ME, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $499 — 5% above the US median ($475), roughly 7.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor, ME | $499 | $356 | ★ 3/5 | 186 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 $499 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($69). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($138).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,919 list price could save about $1,420 (74%).
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 Bangor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Brooks, DO | Orthopedic Surgery | Bangor, ME | 373 |
| Stephen Walsh, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Bangor, ME | 280 |
| Jason Lang, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Bangor, ME | 202 |
| Eric Wise, MD | Interventional Pain Management | Bangor, ME | 173 |
| John Tivnan, D.O. | Interventional Pain Management | Bangor, ME | 117 |
| Sorina Dancea, MD | Rheumatology | Bangor, ME | 106 |
| Megan Richards, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Bangor, ME | 86 |
| Brian Kaufman, DO | Internal Medicine | Bangor, ME | 65 |
| Cameron Trubey, MD | Family Practice | Bangor, ME | 52 |
| Kelly Gebler, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Bangor, ME | 48 |
| Amelia Knowles, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Bangor, ME | 42 |
| Carmen Crofoot, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Bangor, ME | 38 |
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