Prices at 3 hospitals in Frisco, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $538 — 36% above the US median ($396), roughly 10.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg | Frisco, TX | $424 | — | — | — | — |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $653 | $531 | ★ 4/5 | 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 $538 — about 10.1× 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 $897 list price could save about $359 (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 Frisco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Khaleel, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Frisco, TX | 273 |
| Peter Derman, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Frisco, TX | 186 |
| Ripul Panchal, DO | Neurosurgery | Frisco, TX | 110 |
| Steve Hong, MD | Pain Management | Frisco, TX | 21 |
| Steven Michelsen, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Frisco, TX | 15 |
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