Prices at 4 hospitals in Omaha, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,670 — 138% above the US median ($701), roughly 6.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha, NE | $1,670 | $961 | ★ 4/5 | 156 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 $1,670 — about 6.9× 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 $4,638 list price could save about $2,968 (64%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Lesiak | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 40 |
| Tricia Hultgren, MD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 36 |
| Kendra Lesiak | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 33 |
| Blake Helget, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 30 |
| Mary Finnegan, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 30 |
| Anthony Griess, MD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 27 |
| Mary Finnegan, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 22 |
| Jason Papenfuss, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 21 |
| Jason Papenfuss, M.D. | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 20 |
| Tina Kinsley, MD | Dermatology | Omaha, NE | 15 |
| Douglas Ramos, M.D. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Omaha, NE | 13 |
| Douglas Ramos, M.D. | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Omaha, NE | 13 |
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