Prices at 3 hospitals in Syracuse, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $279 — 6% below the US median ($297), roughly 6.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouse Hospital | Syracuse, NY | $225 | $131 | ★ 2/5 | 220 min | — |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | $333 | $278 | ★ 2/5 | 226 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 $279 — about 6.9× 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 $512 list price could save about $233 (46%).
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 Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Vanarnam, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 170 |
| Craig Hanifin, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 157 |
| Raman Dhawan | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 96 |
| Leonard Hojnowski, M.D. | Nuclear Medicine | Syracuse, NY | 79 |
| Aaron Bianco, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 53 |
| Lisa Mahon, PA | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 20 |
| Kavya Mirchia, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Syracuse, NY | 19 |
| Daniel Dichristina, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 17 |
| John Finkenstadt, M.D. | Family Practice | Syracuse, NY | 17 |
| Michael Clarke, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 16 |
| Joseph Sojewicz, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Syracuse, NY | 15 |
| Anthony Orio | Orthopedic Surgery | Syracuse, NY | 13 |
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