Prices at 6 hospitals in Bronx, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $98 — 75% above the US median ($56), roughly 5.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $90 | $91 | ★ 3/5 | 193 min | — |
| Bronxcare Hospital Center | Bronx, NY | $106 | $55 | ★ 1/5 | 186 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 September 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 $98 — about 5.2× the Medicare rate ($19). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($38).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $146 list price could save about $48 (33%).
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 Bronx
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Esposito, MD | Internal Medicine | Bronx, NY | 63 |
| Robert Pintauro, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Bronx, NY | 25 |
| Chaula Patel, MD | Internal Medicine | Bronx, NY | 19 |
| Jared Smith, MD | Family Practice | Bronx, NY | 18 |
| Tatyana Samchuk, PA | Physician Assistant | Bronx, NY | 17 |
| Steven Kapinos, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Bronx, NY | 11 |
| Gregory Petrizzo, D.O. | Emergency Medicine | Bronx, NY | 11 |
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