Prices at 3 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $173 — 14% below the US median ($202), roughly 6.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN | $128 | $28 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis, MN | $173 | $175 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | — |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | $358 | $101 | — | — | — |
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 $173 — about 6.8× the Medicare rate ($25). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($51).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $358 list price could save about $185 (52%).
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 Minneapolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Frank | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 784 |
| Steven Sirr, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 723 |
| Nazih Farah, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 674 |
| Tadashi Allen, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 665 |
| Steven Zwerdlinger, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 621 |
| Nauroze Faizi, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 576 |
| Samantha Barker, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 492 |
| Robben Schat, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 481 |
| Rajesh Thampy, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 419 |
| Robert Loegering, DO | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 287 |
| Gopal Punjabi, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 281 |
| Charles Dietz, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Minneapolis, MN | 257 |
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