Prices at 5 hospitals in Rochester, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $261 — 38% above the US median ($189), roughly 2.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $261 | $88 | ★ 2/5 | 233 min | — |
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $261 | $90 | ★ 2/5 | 299 min | — |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $261 | $90 | — | — | — |
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 $261 — about 2.2× the Medicare rate ($118). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($235).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $402 list price could save about $141 (35%).
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 Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Dolohanty, M.D. | Dermatology | Rochester, NY | 160 |
| Daniel Demilio, P.A. | Physician Assistant | Rochester, NY | 142 |
| Peng Zhao | Vascular Surgery | Rochester, NY | 110 |
| Jonathan Soh, M.D. | Dermatology | Rochester, NY | 107 |
| David Quinzi, M.D | Orthopedic Surgery | Rochester, NY | 98 |
| Jason Mathis, M.D. | Dermatology | Rochester, NY | 98 |
| Jacob Raifstanger, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | Physician Assistant | Rochester, NY | 88 |
| Jennifer Cavage, GNP | Nurse Practitioner | Rochester, NY | 77 |
| Peter Ronchetti, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Rochester, NY | 73 |
| Elizabeth Nafornita, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Rochester, NY | 72 |
| Angelika Hofmeister, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Rochester, NY | 72 |
| Patrick Lester, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Rochester, NY | 70 |
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