Prices at 3 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,327 — 529% above the US median ($529), roughly 30.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $3,327 | $629 | ★ 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 $3,327 — about 30.6× the Medicare rate ($109). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($217).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rami Mortada, MD | Endocrinology | Wichita, KS | 356 |
| Georges Elhomsy, MD | Endocrinology | Wichita, KS | 202 |
| Lisa May, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 66 |
| Dany Zayour, MD | Internal Medicine | Wichita, KS | 58 |
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