Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $12,349 — 71% above the US median ($7,242), roughly 13.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $12,349 | — | ★ 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 $12,349 — about 13.7× the Medicare rate ($898). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,796).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $13,875 list price could save about $1,526 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Knudsen, MMS,PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 41 |
| Lucas Andersen, MMS,PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 32 |
| Jennifer Keathley, MMS,PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 27 |
| Blair Dorn, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 24 |
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