Prices at 3 hospitals in Aurora, CO, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $359 — 9% below the US median ($396), roughly 6.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System | Aurora, CO | $359 | $359 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Aurora, CO | $359 | $359 | — | — | — |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora, CO | $514 | $206 | ★ 5/5 | 102 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 $359 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($53). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($107).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $553 list price could save about $194 (35%).
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 Aurora
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Crawford, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 157 |
| John Schilling, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 142 |
| Megan Mills, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 141 |
| James Korf, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 137 |
| John Berry Candelario, MD, MPH | Neurosurgery | Aurora, CO | 67 |
| Andre Fallavollita, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 64 |
| Kemp Knott, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Aurora, CO | 46 |
| Jeffrey Arthur, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Aurora, CO | 13 |
| Rachel Lowery, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Aurora, CO | 11 |
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