Prices at 4 hospitals in Omaha, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $128 — about the US median ($125), roughly 3.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha, NE | $120 | $162 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | — |
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $128 | $216 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | — |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $128 | $216 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | — |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $128 | $216 | ★ 4/5 | 179 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 $128 — about 3.5× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($73).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $304 list price could save about $176 (58%).
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 Omaha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Debates, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 4,051 |
| Melissa Darling, MD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 4,023 |
| Justin Madson, M.D., PHD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 3,281 |
| Jason Papenfuss, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 3,064 |
| Jacqueline Gaffney, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Omaha, NE | 2,338 |
| Deirdre Stolmeier, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 2,205 |
| Christopher Huerter, M.D. | Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery | Omaha, NE | 2,112 |
| Mathew Davey, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 1,999 |
| Blake Helget, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 1,745 |
| Tricia Hultgren, MD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 1,736 |
| Collin Parker, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 1,528 |
| Justin Madson, M.D., PHD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 1,322 |
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