Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $432 — 9% below the US median ($475), roughly 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $334 | $435 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $361 | $467 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $503 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $2,599 | $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 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 $432 — about 6.3× 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 $933 list price could save about $501 (54%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Copus, M.D. | Family Practice | Phoenix, AZ | 1,054 |
| Brad Bruns, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 1,007 |
| Richard Martin, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 697 |
| Brian Shafer, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 494 |
| Michael Wilmink, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 470 |
| Daniel Casey, MD | Family Practice | Phoenix, AZ | 460 |
| David Zeman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 419 |
| Jennifer Vilders, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Phoenix, AZ | 419 |
| Justin Roberts, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 392 |
| Michael Lee, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 384 |
| Kolby Hemmele, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 366 |
| Steen Johnsen, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 356 |
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