Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $9,905 — 411% above the US median ($1,938), roughly 48.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $19,006 | $6,614 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | 13.3% |
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 $9,905 — about 48.3× the Medicare rate ($205). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($410).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $10,122 list price could save about $217 (2%).
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 Wichita
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Tanner, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 112 |
| Daniel Prohaska, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 75 |
| Bradley Saunders, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 56 |
| Brennen Lucas, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 48 |
| John Babb, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 26 |
| Phillip Hagan, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 26 |
| Justin Strickland, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 26 |
| Scott Adrian, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 18 |
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