Prices at 4 hospitals in Tulsa, OK, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $64 — 70% above the US median ($38), roughly 18.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Medical Center | Tulsa, OK | $21 | $4 | ★ 3/5 | 197 min | — |
| Hillcrest Medical Center | Tulsa, OK | $108 | $205 | ★ 3/5 | 223 min | — |
| Hillcrest Hospital South | Tulsa, OK | $108 | $205 | ★ 3/5 | 185 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 $64 — about 18.5× the Medicare rate ($3). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($7).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $208 list price could save about $144 (69%).
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 Tulsa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Bibbs | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 365 |
| Jocelyn Eslick, NP | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 356 |
| Jeremy Morgan, APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 313 |
| Bradley Toews, PA | Physician Assistant | Tulsa, OK | 278 |
| Stephanie Pennie, NP | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 230 |
| Michelle Dockray, APRN-CNP | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 221 |
| David Griffiths, MD | Family Practice | Tulsa, OK | 66 |
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