Prices at 3 hospitals in Akron, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $556 — 45% above the US median ($384), roughly 4.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $356 | $385 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Summa Health System | Akron, OH | $556 | $947 | ★ 3/5 | 186 min | — |
| Akron General Medical Center | Akron, OH | $779 | $382 | ★ 5/5 | 166 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 $556 — about 4.6× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
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 Akron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Zhang, MD | Dermatology | Akron, OH | 87 |
| Brittany Yaniglos, P.A | Physician Assistant | Akron, OH | 16 |
| Lewis Diulus, MD | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Akron, OH | 13 |
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