Vitamin D test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2374 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $122 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($30). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($59).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $218 list price could save about $97 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | Hudson, FL | $18 | $15 | ★ 2/5 | 166 min | — |
| Elite Hospital Kingwood | Kingwood, TX | $18 | — | — | 112 min | — |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena | Gardena, CA | $19 | $30 | ★ 1/5 | 138 min | — |
| HCA Florida Highlands Hospital | Sebring, FL | $19 | $30 | ★ 3/5 | 130 min | — |
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | $19 | $10 | ★ 1/5 | 108 min | — |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $19 | $31 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $19 | $31 | ★ 3/5 | 261 min | — |
| St Mary's Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | $20 | — | ★ 1/5 | 155 min | — |
| Coast Plaza Hospital | Norwalk, CA | $20 | $30 | ★ 1/5 | 157 min | — |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $20 | $59 | — | 118 min | — |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $20 | $31 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley, CO | $20 | $71 | ★ 4/5 | 137 min | — |
| Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $20 | $71 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | — |
| Anaheim Global Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $21 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 157 min | — |
| Chapman Global Medical Center | Orange, CA | $21 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 151 min | — |
| Orange County Global Medical Center | Santa Ana, CA | $21 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| Coastal Communities Hospital | Santa Ana, CA | $21 | $21 | ★ 1/5 | 181 min | — |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital | Natrona, PA | $21 | $31 | ★ 4/5 | 203 min | — |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $21 | $31 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | — |
| Northwest Medical Center | Winfield, AL | $22 | $47 | ★ 4/5 | 130 min | — |
| St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $22 | $16 | — | — | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson, AZ | $23 | $30 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | — |
| Ahn Wexford Hospital | Wexford, PA | $23 | $31 | ★ 5/5 | 184 min | — |
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $24 | $31 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $24 | — | ★ 2/5 | 138 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.
What insurers pay for Vitamin D test
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $122; Medicare pays $30.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 181 |
$15 – $57 |
| Tricare / VA | 461 |
$24 – $122 |
| Medicare | 600 |
$29 – $101 |
| Medicaid | 380 |
$16 – $117 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1626 |
$25 – $181 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$26 – $44 |
| Univera | 16 |
$25 – $44 |
| Molina Healthcare | 597 |
$19 – $78 |
| Devoted Health | 258 |
$30 – $36 |
| MVP Health Care | 83 |
$26 – $145 |
| Highmark | 130 |
$20 – $134 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 230 |
$13 – $193 |
| AmeriHealth | 256 |
$25 – $87 |
| Humana | 1129 |
$29 – $235 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$5 – $98 |
| Bright Health | 66 |
$30 – $59 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 865 |
$25 – $158 |
| Anthem | 639 |
$22 – $180 |
| Health Net | 317 |
$13 – $289 |
| EmblemHealth | 76 |
$30 – $130 |
| Oscar Health | 232 |
$30 – $100 |
| Priority Health | 61 |
$16 – $137 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 104 |
$30 – $152 |
| UCare | 66 |
$27 – $159 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$27 – $143 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1374 |
$25 – $209 |
| Aetna | 1505 |
$26 – $240 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$30 – $227 |
| Medica | 246 |
$30 – $216 |
| Cigna | 1270 |
$25 – $265 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 152 |
$36 – $243 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$30 – $211 |
| HealthPartners | 275 |
$30 – $259 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 71 |
$29 – $179 |
| Coventry | 170 |
$21 – $310 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$30 – $200 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 908 |
$31 – $360 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$53 – $587 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $43 |
| Arizona | $50 |
| New Jersey | $55 |
| Florida | $56 |
| California | $67 |
| Mississippi | $69 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adebowale Prest, MD | Family Practice | Cambridge, MD | 13,121 |
| Patricia Hansen, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Louisville, KY | 11,169 |
| Gordana Katava, DO | Pathology | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 9,335 |
| Julie Bell, MD | Pathology | Vero Beach, FL | 6,927 |
| Elise Donnelly, M.D. | Family Practice | Phoenix, AZ | 6,625 |
| Thomas Arnau, M.D. | Family Practice | Charleston, SC | 6,211 |
| Danyel Mcevoy, MD | Pathology | N Charleston, SC | 6,068 |
| Walter Henricks, M.D. | Pathology | Cleveland, OH | 5,060 |
| Susanne Carmack, M.D. | Pathology | Olympia, WA | 4,471 |
| Rooptaz Sibia, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Boynton Beach, FL | 4,144 |
| John Brooks, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Dallas, TX | 4,123 |
| Eric Weiner, MD | Internal Medicine | Boynton Beach, FL | 3,771 |
Does Medicare cover Vitamin D test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Vitamin D test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $30. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2374 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $122, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $218, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $48, a Medicare rate of about $30. Most cash prices fall between $33 and $296 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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