Prices at 6 hospitals in Fort Worth, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $470 — 67% above the US median ($281), roughly 13.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $282 | $257 | ★ 4/5 | 169 min | — |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F | Fort Worth, TX | $282 | $233 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | — |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $282 | $233 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | — |
| Medical City Mental Health and Wellness Center | Fort Worth, TX | $658 | $347 | — | — | — |
| Medical City Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $911 | $410 | ★ 2/5 | 114 min | — |
| Medical City Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $995 | $182 | ★ 3/5 | 107 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 $470 — about 13.2× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($71).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $564 list price could save about $94 (17%).
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 Fort Worth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Watson, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Worth, TX | 449 |
| Andrew Lee, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Worth, TX | 356 |
| Curtis Bush, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Worth, TX | 287 |
| Joseph Schultz, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Fort Worth, TX | 272 |
| Paul Whatley, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Worth, TX | 258 |
| Alexander Craft, D.O., M.S. | Diagnostic Radiology | Fort Worth, TX | 256 |
| Jordan Fite, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Fort Worth, TX | 189 |
| Kianne Hardee, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Fort Worth, TX | 173 |
| George Lebus, M.D. | Sports Medicine | Fort Worth, TX | 172 |
| Joseph Milne, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Worth, TX | 162 |
| Kaylie Poehlmann, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Fort Worth, TX | 147 |
| Ryan Alexander, DO | Diagnostic Radiology | Fort Worth, TX | 139 |
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