Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,237 — 36% below the US median ($1,939), roughly 6.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $309 | $361 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $348 | $271 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $2,126 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $5,484 | $349 | — | 163 min | 15.0% |
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 $1,237 — about 6.5× the Medicare rate ($192). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($383).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,417 list price could save about $1,180 (49%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Arslanian, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 362 |
| Lea Alhilali, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 354 |
| Michael Rosellini, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 334 |
| Max Staggs, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 282 |
| Scott Agran, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 247 |
| Dane Hellwig, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 211 |
| Angela Dagirmanjian, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 205 |
| Sasha Staack, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 180 |
| Alicia Chen, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 158 |
| Brandon Welbourn, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 140 |
| Nicholas Matthees, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 132 |
| David Ryder, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 125 |
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