Prices at 4 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $290 — 5% above the US median ($276), roughly 7.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $248 | $248 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $248 | $248 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $331 | $152 | ★ 5/5 | 102 min | — |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora, CO | $2,528 | $207 | ★ 4/5 | 134 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 $290 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($40). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($80).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $664 list price could save about $374 (56%).
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 Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Durst, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 190 |
| Alexander Merkle, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 64 |
| Ajay Agarwal, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 59 |
| Andre Fallavollita, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 45 |
| John Berry Candelario, MD, MPH | Neurosurgery | Aurora, CO | 13 |
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