Prices at 9 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $708 — 364% above the US median ($152), roughly 7.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $315 | $179 | ★ 3/5 | 156 min | 14.4% |
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $708 | $285 | — | — | — |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $1,082 | $283 | ★ 4/5 | 161 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 $708 — about 7.4× the Medicare rate ($95). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($190).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,056 list price could save about $348 (33%).
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 Austin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gee, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 1,268 |
| Daniel Carrasco, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 1,232 |
| Melody Vander Straten, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 1,005 |
| Kevin Giacontiere, PA | Physician Assistant | Austin, TX | 971 |
| Dana Jeng, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 964 |
| Lisa Persyn, MD | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Austin, TX | 946 |
| Bethany Hughes, PA | Physician Assistant | Austin, TX | 942 |
| Tom Roark, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 888 |
| Dale Schaefer, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 879 |
| Christopher Darnall, M.D. | Neurology | Austin, TX | 850 |
| Amy Mcclung, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 828 |
| Steven Dobberfuhl, MD | Internal Medicine | Austin, TX | 821 |
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