Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $96 — 59% below the US median ($236), roughly 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $89 | $153 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $96 | $153 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $96 | $127 | — | 163 min | 15.0% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $163 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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 $96 — about 2.8× the Medicare rate ($34). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($69).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $262 list price could save about $166 (63%).
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 Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taryar Zaw, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 687 |
| Mark Kline, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 323 |
| David Ott, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 132 |
| Brad Bruns, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 100 |
| Allison Suraci, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 84 |
| Gerald Yacobucci, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 77 |
| Charles Creasman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 75 |
| Imtiaz Ahmed, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 72 |
| Michael Wilmink, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 60 |
| Justin Roberts, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 59 |
| Shalini Agarwal, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 54 |
| Brian Zernich, D.O. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 44 |
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