Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $6,383 — 23% above the US median ($5,210), roughly 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $6,383 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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 July 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 $6,383 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($1,021). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,042).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,172 list price could save about $789 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Pockaj, M.D. | General Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 17 |
| Shelley Nakamura, MD | General Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 16 |
| Christi Bourne, M.D. | General Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 15 |
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