Prices at 3 hospitals in Arlington, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $137 — 171% above the US median ($51), roughly 20.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi | Arlington, TX | $77 | $99 | — | 130 min | — |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $137 | $16 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $137 | $16 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 $137 — about 20.4× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($13).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $228 list price could save about $91 (40%).
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 Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nguyen, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Arlington, TX | 682 |
| Ajay Sobti, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Arlington, TX | 415 |
| Abel Moron, MD | Gynecological Oncology | Arlington, TX | 68 |
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