Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $272 — 14% above the US median ($239), roughly 3.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $170 | $212 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $375 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 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 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 $272 — about 3.0× the Medicare rate ($92). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($184).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $375 list price could save about $102 (27%).
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 Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Hartman, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 32 |
| Michael Richards, PA | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 20 |
| Adam Norberg, MD | Dermatology | Phoenix, AZ | 19 |
| Rita Fisler, M.D. | Dermatology | Phoenix, AZ | 15 |
| Lindsay Ackerman, MD | Dermatology | Phoenix, AZ | 12 |
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