Prices at 3 hospitals in Bangor, ME, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,301 — 27% above the US median ($2,590), roughly 7.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor, ME | $3,301 | $2,264 | ★ 3/5 | 186 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 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 $3,301 — about 7.1× the Medicare rate ($462). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($924).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,693 list price could save about $9,392 (74%).
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 Bangor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wise, MD | Interventional Pain Management | Bangor, ME | 57 |
| Kelly Gebler, CRNA | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Bangor, ME | 36 |
| John Tivnan, D.O. | Interventional Pain Management | Bangor, ME | 27 |
| Brian Kaufman, DO | Internal Medicine | Bangor, ME | 16 |
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