Prices at 3 hospitals in Detroit, MI, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,059 — 179% above the US median ($380), roughly 8.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Receiving Hospital | Detroit, MI | $1,038 | — | ★ 1/5 | 139 min | — |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan | Detroit, MI | $1,080 | — | — | — | — |
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 $1,059 — about 8.7× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,412 list price could save about $353 (25%).
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 Detroit
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angad Chadha, MD | Dermatology | Detroit, MI | 56 |
| Karen Heidelberg, M.D. | Dermatology | Detroit, MI | 52 |
| Bisena Bulica | Neurology | Detroit, MI | 15 |
| Sasank Konda, M.D. | Dermatology | Detroit, MI | 14 |
| Raechele Gathers, M.D. | Dermatology | Detroit, MI | 12 |
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