Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,501 — 131% above the US median ($650), roughly 12.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $777 | $96 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $2,226 | $712 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | 13.3% |
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 $1,501 — about 12.9× the Medicare rate ($116). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($232).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,711 list price could save about $209 (12%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cheatum, MD | Vascular Surgery | Wichita, KS | 305 |
| David Gutschenritter, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 218 |
| Sean-Carlo Prolago, PA | Physician Assistant | Wichita, KS | 144 |
| Kermit Rust, M.D. | Interventional Radiology | Wichita, KS | 128 |
| Larry Graham, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 128 |
| Darren Orme, DO | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 124 |
| Shuo Li, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 121 |
| Nicholas Brewer, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 109 |
| Thomas Flynn, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 101 |
| Lohitha Kolli, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 88 |
| Sohaib Mohiuddin, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 74 |
| Lisa May, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 74 |
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