Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $468 — 30% below the US median ($671), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $303 | $125 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $346 | $154 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $591 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $2,413 | $167 | — | 163 min | 15.0% |
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 July 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 $468 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($114). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($228).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $869 list price could save about $401 (46%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Takacs, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 200 |
| Carl Tranisi, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 126 |
| James Gerace, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 82 |
| Michael Sills, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 77 |
| Courtney Mitchell, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 65 |
| David Ryder, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 65 |
| Randy Richardson, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 63 |
| Carl Farah, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 61 |
| Nicole Stovall, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 39 |
| Traci Pritchard, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 17 |
| J Rubin, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 14 |
| Ryan Scott, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 13 |
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