Prices at 3 hospitals in Omaha, NE, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $126 — 116% above the US median ($58), roughly 7.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $126 | $51 | ★ 4/5 | 156 min | — |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $126 | $45 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | — |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $126 | $48 | ★ 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 $126 — about 7.6× 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 $299 list price could save about $173 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Kershner, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Omaha, NE | 86 |
| Allexa Spring, DNP, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Omaha, NE | 20 |
| Lisa Gentes, APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Omaha, NE | 19 |
| April Williams, MSN, RN, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Omaha, NE | 12 |
| Ashlee Denny, DNP APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Omaha, NE | 11 |
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