Prices at 8 hospitals in Dallas, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,893 — 13% below the US median ($2,182), roughly 10.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,138 | $1,907 | ★ 4/5 | 165 min | 13.8% |
| UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital-William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas, TX | $1,893 | $1,211 | ★ 4/5 | 314 min | 15.9% |
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $1,918 | $1,918 | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 13.7% |
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 $1,893 — about 10.6× the Medicare rate ($178). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($357).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,786 list price could save about $1,893 (50%).
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 Dallas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahir Shaikh | Gastroenterology | Dallas, TX | 19 |
| James Kohn, M.D. | General Surgery | Dallas, TX | 15 |
| William Mcnamara, M.D. | Surgical Oncology | Dallas, TX | 12 |
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