Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,309 — 445% above the US median ($240), roughly 39.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $236 | $80 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $2,382 | $450 | ★ 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 $1,309 — about 39.6× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($66).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,372 list price could save about $63 (5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Benning, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 1,177 |
| Larry Graham, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 786 |
| Robert Schmaltz, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 719 |
| Paul Hutsey, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 673 |
| Serge Srour, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 554 |
| David Gutschenritter, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 475 |
| Darren Orme, DO | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 434 |
| Nicholas Brewer, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 401 |
| Tyler Andrews, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 397 |
| Ahmad Izard, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 377 |
| Thomas Cox, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 360 |
| Marcus Kater, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 257 |
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