Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $744 — 115% above the US median ($347), roughly 8.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $124 | $80 | — | — | — |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $1,363 | $487 | ★ 4/5 | 117 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 $744 — about 8.9× the Medicare rate ($84). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($167).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $777 list price could save about $33 (4%).
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 Wichita
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa May, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 232 |
| Amisha Khicha, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 197 |
| Charles Mcguire, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 116 |
| Philip Newlin, MD | Pediatric Medicine | Wichita, KS | 114 |
| Michael Matchette, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 86 |
| Debra Desilet Dobbs, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 56 |
| Christina Nicholas, MD | General Practice | Wichita, KS | 35 |
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