Prices at 6 hospitals in Charlotte, NC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,192 — 40% above the US median ($849), roughly 3.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,192 | $1,032 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | — |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health | Charlotte, NC | $1,192 | $1,070 | ★ 4/5 | 196 min | — |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,192 | $1,054 | ★ 3/5 | 148 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 $1,192 — about 3.1× the Medicare rate ($390). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($781).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,384 list price could save about $1,192 (50%).
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 Charlotte
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Slaughter, MD | Dermatology | Charlotte, NC | 54 |
| Michael Asbury, PA | Physician Assistant | Charlotte, NC | 45 |
| Miguel Yanez, M.D. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Charlotte, NC | 22 |
| Euphemia Mu, M.D. | Dermatology | Charlotte, NC | 15 |
| Girish Munavalli, M.D. | Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery | Charlotte, NC | 14 |
| Hazem El-Gamal, MD | Dermatology | Charlotte, NC | 11 |
All Complex wound repair prices in North Carolina → · All Complex wound repair prices (national) · All hospitals in Charlotte