Prices at 3 hospitals in Alexandria, LA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $98 — 68% above the US median ($58), roughly 5.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $31 | $23 | ★ 3/5 | 211 min | 16.4% |
| Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $98 | — | — | — | — |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria, LA | $293 | $42 | ★ 2/5 | 134 min | 16.1% |
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 August 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 $98 — about 5.9× the Medicare rate ($17). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($33).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $217 list price could save about $119 (55%).
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 Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kennedy, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 52 |
| Margaret Dufour, NP | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 45 |
| Stephen Naremore, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 45 |
| Tara Malone, FNP | Nurse Practitioner | Alexandria, LA | 20 |
| Deepak Sharma, M.D. | Emergency Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 16 |
| George Edwards, MD | Emergency Medicine | Alexandria, LA | 13 |
| Marjorie Shanks, PA | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 12 |
| Wesley Coleman | Physician Assistant | Alexandria, LA | 12 |
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