Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,186 — 258% above the US median ($331), roughly 24.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $243 | $96 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $2,129 | $760 | ★ 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 $1,186 — about 24.0× the Medicare rate ($49). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($99).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,251 list price could save about $65 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pappademos, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 513 |
| Paul Enns, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 436 |
| Jeffrey Shepherd, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 360 |
| Christopher Anderson, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 313 |
| Thomas Hendricks, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 294 |
| Tarun Bhargava, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 214 |
| Benjamin Young, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 163 |
| Tyler Bron, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 151 |
| Kellis Bulleigh, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 119 |
| Christopher Miller, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 105 |
| Justin Strickland, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 98 |
| Richard Ranzau, PA | Physician Assistant | Wichita, KS | 98 |
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