Prices at 4 hospitals in Anaheim, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $458 — 54% above the US median ($297), roughly 11.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $133 | $134 | ★ 2/5 | 190 min | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Orange County-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | $458 | $117 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Anaheim Global Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $652 | $150 | ★ 2/5 | 157 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 $458 — about 11.3× the Medicare rate ($40). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($81).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $766 list price could save about $308 (40%).
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 Anaheim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Kruse, MD | Family Practice | Anaheim, CA | 43 |
| Ashkon Senaati, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Anaheim, CA | 38 |
| Reyna Chavez | Portable X-Ray Supplier | Anaheim, CA | 26 |
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