Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,145 — 40% below the US median ($1,922), roughly 5.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $450 | $1,071 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $457 | $1,071 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $1,833 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $4,322 | $356 | — | 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 September 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 $1,145 — about 5.6× the Medicare rate ($204). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($409).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,379 list price could save about $1,234 (52%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rosellini, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 775 |
| Randy Silberman, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 314 |
| Michael Wilmink, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 101 |
| Chad Seidenstricker, D.P.M. | Podiatry | Phoenix, AZ | 42 |
| Carl Farah, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 38 |
| Kenneth Schmidt, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 30 |
| Justin Head, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 27 |
| Robert Berghoff, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 25 |
| Douglas Hartzler, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 20 |
| David Ott, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 15 |
| Michael Domer, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
| J Rubin, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 11 |
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