Prices at 3 hospitals in Anaheim, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $994 — 42% above the US median ($701), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $906 | $906 | ★ 2/5 | 190 min | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Orange County-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | $1,082 | $855 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 September 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 $994 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($240). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($481).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,242 list price could save about $1,248 (56%).
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 Anaheim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Kramer, M.D. | Dermatology | Anaheim, CA | 28 |
| Edward Kramer, M.D. | Dermatology | Anaheim, CA | 21 |
| David Friedman, M.D. | Dermatology | Anaheim, CA | 12 |
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