Meritus Medical Center — prices & quality

Published cash, insurer and chargemaster prices for 282 procedures at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD — from its federally-required machine-readable file.

31% belowthe US average price, across 282 priced procedures
★★★☆☆  CMS ratingCompare with another hospital
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11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Good value — below-average prices with a solid CMS rating
CMS overall rating★★★☆☆
Patient survey★★★☆☆
Would recommend64%
ER wait (median)250 min
30-day readmission15.9%
Patient safety (PSI-90)Average
Infections vs nationalBetter than national
Sepsis care79%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private · 271 beds

Price vs US average = median of this hospital’s cash prices against the national median across 282 procedures. Sepsis care = share of cases treated per the recommended protocol (higher is better). Quality ratings from CMS Care Compare.

All published prices

ProcedureCashChargemasterInsurerMedicareEst. you pay
Abdominal ultrasound $639 $652 — $100
Abdominal ultrasound (complete) $717 $731 — $114
Abdominal ultrasound (limited) $561 $572 — $86
Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) $2,644 $2,698 — $220
Abscess drainage (simple) $1,586 $1,619 — $129
Abscess incision and drainage $2,115 $2,158 — $174
Albumin blood test $7 $7 — $5
Aldosterone test $82 $83 — $41
Alkaline phosphatase test $7 $7 — $5
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test $49 $50 — $17
ALT liver enzyme test $7 $7 — $5
Ammonia blood test $65 $67 — $15
Amylase test $20 $20 — $6
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test $49 $50 — $12
Arterial blood gas (ABG) $101 $103 — $26
AST liver enzyme test $7 $7 — $5
Barium swallow study $717 $731 — $107
Basic metabolic panel $36 $37 — $8
Benign skin lesion removal $1,234 $1,259 — $171
Bilirubin blood test $20 $20 — $5
Bladder scope (cystoscopy) $1,586 $1,619 — $216
Blood clotting test (PT/INR) $26 $27 — $4
Blood crossmatch $26 $27 — —
Blood glucose test $13 $13 — $5
Blood transfusion $1,414 $1,443 — $47
Blood type and screen $39 $40 — $10
Blood type test $13 $13 — $3
Blood type test (ABO group) $13 $13 — $3
Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) $13 $13 — $3
BNP (heart failure) test $98 $100 — $39
Bone scan (nuclear) $1,248 $1,273 — $259
Breast ultrasound $545 $556 — $92
Breast ultrasound (complete) $623 $636 — $100
Breast ultrasound (limited) $467 $477 — $84
Breathing tube insertion (intubation) $62 $63 — $133
Burn dressing and debridement (medium) $1,058 $1,079 — $166
Burn dressing and debridement (small) $529 $540 — $93
Burn treatment $793 $809 — $129
C-reactive protein (CRP) $49 $50 — $5
CA 19-9 tumor marker test $108 $110 — $21
CA-125 ovarian marker test $108 $110 — $21
Calcium blood test $7 $7 — $5
Cardiac MRI $865 $883 — $322
Cardiac MRI without contrast $704 $719 — $280
Cardiac rehabilitation $123 $125 — $26
Cardiac stress test $84 $85 — $39
Carotid artery ultrasound $1,168 $1,192 — $156
CEA tumor marker test $82 $83 — $19
Celiac disease test $72 $73 — $12
Central line placement $776 $791 — $238
Chemotherapy infusion $578 $590 — $81
Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) $386 $393 — $28
Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) $771 $787 — $133
Chest X-ray $171 $175 — $37
Chest X-ray (1 view) $125 $127 — $25
Chest X-ray (2 views) $156 $159 — $33
CK-MB heart enzyme test $49 $50 — $12
Clotting time test (PTT) $26 $27 — $6
Complete blood count (CBC) $29 $30 — $7
Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) $33 $33 — $8
Comprehensive metabolic panel $49 $50 — $11
Copper blood test $82 $83 — $12
Coronary CT angiography $251 $256 — $326
Cortisol test $49 $50 — $16
COVID-19 PCR test $52 $53 — $51
CPAP titration study $295 $301 — $69
Creatine kinase (CK) test $20 $20 — $7
CT scan of the neck with and without contrast $171 $175 — $220
D-dimer test $49 $50 — $10
DHEA-sulfate test $49 $50 — $22
Drug screen (urine) $82 $83 — $17
Echocardiogram $125 $128 — $138
Echocardiogram without contrast $125 $128 — $138
EEG (awake and asleep) $927 $946 — $482
EKG / ECG (tracing only) $33 $34 — $7
Electrocardiogram (EKG) $33 $34 — $8
Electroencephalogram (EEG) $854 $871 — $448
Electrolyte panel $26 $27 — $7
Electromyography (EMG) $239 $244 — $141
Emergency department visit $238 $243 — $69
Emergency department visit (level 1) $119 $121 — $11
Emergency department visit (level 2) $119 $121 — $40
Emergency department visit (level 3) $238 $243 — $69
Emergency department visit (level 4) $476 $485 — $118
Emergency department visit (level 5) $833 $850 — $171
Estradiol (estrogen) test $49 $50 — $28
Family therapy session $245 $250 — $110
Fecal occult blood (stool) test $49 $50 — $10
Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) $16 $17 — $4
Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) $82 $83 — $16
Ferritin (iron) test $49 $50 — $14
Fibrinogen test $29 $30 — $10
Flu test $82 $83 — $17
Folate (folic acid) test $49 $50 — $15
Foreign body removal (skin) $529 $540 — $157
Free T4 thyroid test $49 $50 — $9
FSH hormone test $49 $50 — $19
Gallbladder scan (HIDA) $2,086 $2,129 — $334
GGT liver test $7 $7 — $7
Glucose tolerance test $31 $32 — $8
Group therapy session $212 $216 — $30
HDL cholesterol test $49 $50 — $8
Hematocrit test $13 $13 — $2
Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) $65 $67 — $10
Hemorrhoid removal $846 $863 — $338
Hepatitis B test $82 $83 — $10
Hepatitis C test $82 $83 — $14
HIV test $82 $83 — $19
HIV test (antibody) $82 $83 — $14
HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) $82 $83 — $24
Iron blood test $20 $20 — $6
IV infusion therapy $386 $393 — $44
IV infusion therapy (each additional) $257 $262 — $21
IV infusion therapy (initial) $514 $525 — $67
Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) $529 $540 — $57
Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) $529 $540 — $57
Kidney scan (nuclear) $695 $710 — $172
Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) $4,382 $4,472 — $760
Kidney ultrasound $467 $477 — $84
Kidney ultrasound (limited) $249 $254 — $61
Knee joint injection $1,058 $1,079 — $69
Lactate test $65 $67 — $12
LDH test $13 $13 — $6
LDL cholesterol test $49 $50 — $11
Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) $1,153 $1,176 — $150
Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) $872 $890 — $116
LH hormone test $82 $83 — $19
Lipase test $26 $27 — $7
Lipid (cholesterol) panel $62 $63 — $13
Liver function panel $36 $37 — $8
Lung function test (PFT) $413 $421 — $37
Lung scan (V/Q) $1,677 $1,711 — $291
Magnesium blood test $20 $20 — $7
MRA of the brain $1,149 $1,173 — $226
MRA of the brain with contrast $1,137 $1,160 — $226
MRA of the brain without contrast $1,767 $1,803 — $328
MRA of the neck $1,223 $1,248 — $245
MRA of the neck with contrast $1,223 $1,248 — $245
MRA of the neck without contrast $1,780 $1,816 — $343
MRI of the abdomen $1,273 $1,299 — $300
MRI of the abdomen with contrast $1,273 $1,299 — $300
MRI of the abdomen without contrast $902 $921 — $194
MRI of the ankle $1,125 $1,148 — $261
MRI of the ankle with contrast $1,125 $1,148 — $261
MRI of the ankle without contrast $1,026 $1,047 — $222
MRI of the brain $803 $820 — $269
MRI of the brain with contrast $803 $820 — $269
MRI of the brain without contrast $544 $555 — $195
MRI of the chest $1,298 $1,324 — $371
MRI of the chest with contrast $1,298 $1,324 — $371
MRI of the chest without contrast $1,619 $1,652 — $466
MRI of the knee $1,038 $1,059 — $315
MRI of the knee with contrast $1,038 $1,059 — $315
MRI of the knee without contrast $581 $593 — $204
MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) $803 $820 — $270
MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast $803 $820 — $270
MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast $519 $530 — $192
MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) $816 $832 — $271
MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast $927 $946 — $319
MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast $816 $832 — $271
MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast $519 $530 — $190
MRI of the neck (cervical spine) $816 $832 — $274
MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast $914 $933 — $318
MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast $816 $832 — $274
MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast $519 $530 — $191
MRI of the pelvis $1,125 $1,148 — $268
MRI of the pelvis with contrast $1,125 $1,148 — $268
MRI of the pelvis without contrast $1,050 $1,072 — $227
MRI of the shoulder $1,026 $1,047 — $313
MRI of the shoulder with contrast $1,026 $1,047 — $313
MRI of the shoulder without contrast $581 $593 — $205
MRI of the wrist $1,112 $1,135 — $330
MRI of the wrist with contrast $1,112 $1,135 — $330
MRI of the wrist without contrast $1,038 $1,059 — $303
Nebulizer breathing treatment $640 $653 — $9
Nerve conduction study $147 $150 — $118
Nuclear cardiac stress test $2,352 $2,400 — $428
Occupational therapy evaluation $302 $309 — $101
Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) $302 $309 — $101
Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) $302 $309 — $101
Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) $302 $309 — $101
Office visit (established patient) $193 $197 — $115
Office visit (new patient) $214 $219 — $177
Office visit, established patient (level 3) $171 $175 — $95
Office visit, established patient (level 4) $214 $219 — $136
Office visit, new patient (level 3) $171 $175 — $118
Office visit, new patient (level 4) $214 $219 — $177
Office visit, new patient (level 5) $257 $262 — $237
Pap smear (cervical screening) $131 $133 — $20
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test $49 $50 — $41
Pelvic ultrasound $436 $445 — $78
Pelvic ultrasound (complete) $654 $668 — $105
Pelvic ultrasound (limited) $218 $223 — $51
PET scan $9,510 $9,705 — —
Phosphorus blood test $7 $7 — $5
Physical therapy evaluation $497 $507 — $98
Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) $497 $507 — $98
Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) $497 $507 — $98
Platelet count $13 $13 — $4
Pregnancy blood test (hCG) $33 $33 — $8
Pregnancy ultrasound $732 $747 — $126
Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) $654 $668 — $117
Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) $810 $827 — $136
Procalcitonin test $490 $500 — $27
Prolactin test $65 $67 — $19
Prostate test (PSA) $65 $67 — $18
Psychiatric evaluation $294 $300 — $188
Psychotherapy session $306 $313 — $140
Rheumatoid factor test $26 $27 — $6
Scoliosis spine X-ray $312 $318 — $58
Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) $218 $223 — $44
Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) $405 $413 — $72
Scrotal ultrasound $312 $318 — $99
Sedimentation rate (ESR) test $18 $18 — $3
Semen analysis $60 $62 — $12
Sex hormone binding globulin test $82 $83 — $22
Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) $1,058 $1,079 — $114
Simple wound stitches $1,058 $1,079 — $127
Skin biopsy $1,058 $1,079 — $121
Skin biopsy (punch) $1,058 $1,079 — $121
Skin cancer lesion removal $1,939 $1,978 — $240
Soft tissue ultrasound $93 $95 — $64
Speech therapy $182 $186 — $76
Spirometry (lung function test) $333 $340 — $30
Spirometry with bronchodilator $492 $502 — $43
Strep throat test $82 $83 — $17
Swallow study $243 $248 — $85
T3 thyroid test $49 $50 — $14
Testosterone test $49 $50 — $26
Thyroid test (TSH) $49 $50 — $17
Thyroid ultrasound $779 $795 — $109
Thyroid uptake scan $859 $877 — $145
Total IgE allergy test $49 $50 — $16
Total protein test $7 $7 — $4
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) $167 $170 — $239
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast $167 $170 — $239
Transvaginal ultrasound $779 $795 — $118
Triglycerides test $7 $7 — $6
Troponin (heart) test $82 $83 — $12
Upper GI series (barium) $748 $763 — $128
Uric acid (gout) test $7 $7 — $5
Urinalysis $21 $22 — $3
Urine microalbumin test $41 $42 — $5
Urine pregnancy test $33 $33 — $9
Vitamin B12 test $49 $50 — $15
Vitamin D test $49 $50 — $30
Wound debridement $1,974 $2,014 — $186
X-ray of the abdomen $218 $223 — $36
X-ray of the ankle $187 $191 — $37
X-ray of the collarbone $156 $159 — $33
X-ray of the elbow $187 $191 — $33
X-ray of the facial bones $203 $207 — $39
X-ray of the foot $187 $191 — $34
X-ray of the forearm $156 $159 — $29
X-ray of the hand $187 $191 — $38
X-ray of the hip $249 $254 — $49
X-ray of the hip (1 view) $187 $191 — $34
X-ray of the hip (3 views) $249 $254 — $49
X-ray of the hip (4 views) $312 $318 — $63
X-ray of the knee $218 $223 — $42
X-ray of the knee (2 views) $187 $191 — $34
X-ray of the knee (3 views) $218 $223 — $42
X-ray of the knee (4+ views) $249 $254 — $49
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) $249 $254 — $47
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) $218 $223 — $40
X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) $280 $286 — $53
X-ray of the lower leg $187 $191 — $31
X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) $203 $207 — $36
X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) $187 $191 — $33
X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) $218 $223 — $39
X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) $218 $223 — $47
X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) $187 $191 — $40
X-ray of the pelvis $218 $223 — $36
X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) $187 $191 — $28
X-ray of the ribs $187 $191 — $42
X-ray of the ribs (2 views) $187 $191 — $36
X-ray of the ribs (3 views) $187 $191 — $42
X-ray of the shoulder $156 $159 — $36
X-ray of the skull $234 $238 — $40
X-ray of the upper arm $187 $191 — $32
X-ray of the wrist $218 $223 — $43
Zinc blood test $82 $83 — $11
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Doctors affiliated with Meritus Medical Center

Clinicians who report a care affiliation with this hospital in CMS data, ranked by Medicare patient volume. A signal from Original Medicare, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyMedicare patients
Jason Dittrich, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology5,944
John Statler, M.D.Interventional Radiology5,048
David Todd, MDDiagnostic Radiology4,924
Michael Clark, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology4,763
David Ho, D.O.Diagnostic Radiology4,632
Syed Ashruf, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology4,573
Norman Pennington, MDDiagnostic Radiology4,174
Quang NguyenDiagnostic Radiology4,022
Bipin Rajendran, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology3,993
Mohammed Ali, MDDiagnostic Radiology3,965
David Landsnes, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology3,928
Timothy Eckel, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology3,578
Frank Groshek, MDDiagnostic Radiology3,394
John Park, M.D.Diagnostic Radiology3,304
Dhiraj Baruah, MDDiagnostic Radiology3,077

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Before you go — your checklist at Meritus Medical Center

View this hospital’s source price file ↗. Source: this hospital’s machine-readable file (45 CFR §180), retrieved Jun 2026; Medicare from CMS fee schedules; quality from CMS Care Compare. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.