Prices at 3 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $229 — 6% below the US median ($245), roughly 4.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $229 | $229 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $229 | $229 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $461 | $233 | ★ 5/5 | 102 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 $229 — about 4.7× the Medicare rate ($49). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($98).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $352 list price could save about $123 (35%).
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 | 513 |
| James Korf, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 361 |
| Corey Ho, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 334 |
| John Schilling, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 207 |
| Amanda Crawford, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 191 |
| Alexander Merkle, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 189 |
| Megan Mills, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 178 |
| Andre Fallavollita, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 143 |
| James Horton, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 115 |
| James Eaton, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 103 |
| Kemp Knott, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 100 |
| David Raban, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 93 |
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