Prices at 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, ID, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $135 — 51% below the US median ($277), roughly 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $110 | $86 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc | Idaho Falls, ID | $135 | $86 | ★ 4/5 | 137 min | — |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls, ID | $863 | $465 | ★ 3/5 | 133 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 $135 — about 3.2× the Medicare rate ($42). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($85).
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 Idaho Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Vance, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Idaho Falls, ID | 383 |
| Brett Talbot, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Idaho Falls, ID | 224 |
| Nathan Rencher, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Idaho Falls, ID | 52 |
| Brigham Redd, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Idaho Falls, ID | 41 |
| Matthew Merzlock, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Idaho Falls, ID | 33 |
| Joel Whiting, PAC | Physician Assistant | Idaho Falls, ID | 19 |
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