Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,049 — 278% above the US median ($278), roughly 24.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $239 | $80 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $1,859 | $664 | ★ 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 $1,049 — about 24.7× the Medicare rate ($42). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($85).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,114 list price could save about $64 (6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pappademos, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 403 |
| Jeffrey Shepherd, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 363 |
| Alexander Harbin, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 349 |
| Christopher Anderson, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 274 |
| Robert Schmaltz, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 221 |
| Thomas Hendricks, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 208 |
| Timothy Benning, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 187 |
| Damion Walker, DO | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 178 |
| Benjamin Young, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 167 |
| Jason Hermreck, PA | Physician Assistant | Wichita, KS | 131 |
| Larry Graham, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 124 |
| Tiana Gaines, APRN | Nurse Practitioner | Wichita, KS | 108 |
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