Prices at 3 hospitals in Richmond, VA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,089 — 428% above the US median ($396), roughly 39.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $939 | — | — | 111 min | — |
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond, VA | $2,089 | $234 | ★ 4/5 | 167 min | — |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond, VA | $2,089 | $242 | ★ 4/5 | 148 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 $2,089 — about 39.1× the Medicare rate ($53). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($107).
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 Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Alexander, M.D. | Neurosurgery | Richmond, VA | 315 |
| Shane Mcgowan, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Richmond, VA | 270 |
| Richard Singleton, MD, PHD | Neurosurgery | Richmond, VA | 261 |
| Paul Fang, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Richmond, VA | 217 |
| Anup Gangavalli, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Richmond, VA | 210 |
| Adam Crowl, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Richmond, VA | 174 |
| Matthew Mayr, M.D. | Neurosurgery | Richmond, VA | 142 |
| Nathaniel Cuthbert, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Richmond, VA | 130 |
| Brian Suddarth, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Richmond, VA | 90 |
| Jose Reyes, MD | Family Practice | Richmond, VA | 68 |
| Warren Stringer, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Richmond, VA | 52 |
| Stacey Myers, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Richmond, VA | 51 |
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