Prices at 5 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $146 — 48% below the US median ($282), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $101 | $175 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $109 | $175 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $182 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,172 | $127 | — | 163 min | 15.0% |
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 July 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 $146 — about 4.1× 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 $388 list price could save about $242 (62%).
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 Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taryar Zaw, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 746 |
| Brian Shafer, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 408 |
| Zandra Nocera, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 389 |
| Samuel Harmsen, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 376 |
| Frank Moussa, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 306 |
| Grant Padley, D.O. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 256 |
| Keith Jarbo, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 244 |
| Robert Takacs, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 197 |
| Drake Mcarthur, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 192 |
| Crystal Allison, MPH, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Phoenix, AZ | 191 |
| Ross Mcarthur, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 176 |
| Evan Lederman, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 164 |
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