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Thyroid or neck ultrasound

Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue (such as thyroid)

Radiology ServicesCPT 76536

Medicare (traditional): Traditional Medicare. Applies only to people on original Medicare.

All hospitals we cover so far are in Washington; other states will appear here to compare as we add them.

Price estimate: Medicare (traditional)

Typical Medicare (traditional) rate$217middle of 3 hospitals
Lowest hospital$110
Highest hospital$220
Typical cash price$42131 hospitals

Each hospital’s figure is the middle of the rates it lists, one per plan. Hospitals that list several separate lines for one plan or for their cash price are shown with their range and left out of these figures: the lines may be parts of one bill that you pay together. This is what hospitals published, not a quote.

Doctors usually bill separately. At most hospitals these are the hospital’s own charges. The surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist or pathologist usually sends a separate bill.

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A rough estimate, not a quote. It leaves out copays, separate bills (such as the doctor or anesthesia), and whether a hospital is in your plan’s network. Your insurer can tell you your real cost.

Compare hospitals

50 hospitals with a Medicare (traditional) rate, cash price or list price; 3 of them list Medicare (traditional) rates. Lowest Medicare (traditional) rate first.

HospitalQuality (CMS)Medicare (traditional) rate (middle of plans)Compared with typicalCash priceList price (before discounts)
Trios HealthKennewick, WA(509) 586-6111 2 of 5$110Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $110Too few hospitals to compareNot published$1,278
Three Rivers HospitalBrewster, WA(509) 689-2517Not rated by CMS$245Middle of 2 plans; each plan sets its own price: $137 – $353Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital listsToo few hospitals to compare$717Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$717Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Cascade Medical CenterLeavenworth, WA(509) 548-5815Not rated by CMS$250Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital listsToo few hospitals to compare$458Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$572Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
BHC Fairfax HospitalKirkland, WA(425) 821-2000Not rated by CMSNot published—$888$888
Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA(360) 956-2550 3 of 5Not published—$574$1,435
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA(360) 435-2133 4 of 5Not published—$642$802
Coulee Medical CenterGrand Coulee, WA(509) 633-1753Not rated by CMSNot published—$798 – $1,1682 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$886 – $1,2982 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA(509) 473-5800 3 of 5Not published—$421$1,052
EvergreenHealth Medical CenterKirkland, WA(425) 899-1000 5 of 5Not published—$677$846
EvergreenHealth MonroeMonroe, WA(360) 794-7497 3 of 5Not published—$703$879
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 744-9535 2 of 5Not published—$762$1,089
Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA(206) 431-5237 4 of 5Not published—$373$1,223
Island HospitalAnacortes, WA(360) 299-1300 4 of 5Not published—$500$500
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA(509) 946-4611 4 of 5Not published—$709 – $7883 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$1,013 – $1,1253 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Mary Bridge Children's HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1400Not rated by CMSNot published—$358$894
MultiCare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA(253) 833-7711 2 of 5Not published—$358$894
MultiCare Covington Medical CenterCovington, WA(253) 372-7400 3 of 5Not published—$358$894
MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA(253) 697-2102 2 of 5Not published—$358$894
MultiCare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA(509) 924-6650 5 of 5Not published—$421$1,052
Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA(360) 417-7000 3 of 5Not published—$590$737
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & ClinicsBellevue, WA(425) 688-5000 2 of 5Not published—$252$503
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterFriday Harbor, WA(360) 378-2141Not rated by CMSNot published—$572$880
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA(360) 256-2000 3 of 5Not published—$516 – $5272 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$794 – $8102 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA(360) 414-2000 4 of 5Not published—$623 – $6352 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$958 – $9772 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA(360) 734-5400 4 of 5Not published—$689 – $7032 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$1,060 – $1,0812 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley, WA(360) 856-6021 3 of 5Not published—$586$902
Prov Sacred HRT Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WA(509) 474-3131 3 of 5Not published—$205 – $1,2733 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$293 – $1,8193 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Centralia HospitalCentralia, WA(360) 330-8530 3 of 5Not published—$473 – $5432 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$909 – $1,0452 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA(509) 482-0111 3 of 5Not published—$256 – $7783 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$366 – $1,1113 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Mount Carmel HospitalColville, WA(509) 684-2561 3 of 5Not published—$603 – $6942 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$862 – $9912 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA(425) 261-2000 4 of 5Not published—$478 – $5032 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$919 – $9672 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence St Joseph HospitalChewelah, WA(509) 935-8211Not rated by CMSNot published—$651 – $7162 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$930 – $1,0232 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA(509) 522-5900 3 of 5Not published—$48.30 – $6154 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$69.00 – $8784 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WA(360) 493-7179 3 of 5Not published—$473 – $5432 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$909 – $1,0452 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA(206) 987-2000Not rated by CMSNot published—$113 – $1,7734 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$111 – $1,7735 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA(360) 424-4111 3 of 5Not published—$655$819
St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA(253) 530-2050 5 of 5Not published—$372$1,223
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA(253) 588-1711 4 of 5Not published—$353$1,223
St Elizabeth HospitalEnumclaw, WA(360) 825-2505 5 of 5Not published—$432$1,223
St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA(253) 944-8100 4 of 5Not published—$384$1,223
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA(253) 627-4101 3 of 5Not published—$405$1,223
St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA(360) 377-3911 4 of 5Not published—$540$1,223
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WA(425) 313-4000 4 of 5Not published—$338 – $6173 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$705 – $1,2863 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 386-6000 4 of 5Not published—$338 – $6173 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$705 – $1,2863 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA(206) 320-2000 4 of 5Not published—$338 – $6173 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$705 – $1,2863 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1000 2 of 5Not published—$358$894
University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WA(206) 598-3300 4 of 5Not published—$679$970
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 223-6600 5 of 5Not published—$366$718
WhidbeyHealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA(360) 678-5151 2 of 5Not published—$71.00 – $7273 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$71.00 – $7273 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA(509) 575-8000 1 of 5Not published—$346$866

Reading these prices

  • A higher price does not mean better care. Quality stars come from CMS and are shown separately; they don’t go into the price labels.
  • A hospital can list several rates for the same procedure, one per plan; we show the middle of them. When one plan, or the cash price, has several separate lines, they may be parts of one bill (for example the hospital’s fee and the fee of the doctor who reads a scan) or alternatives (inpatient or outpatient). We show their range, don’t compare them yet, and list every line on the hospital’s page.
  • A very low rate can be one line item (for example, a supply charge), not the whole procedure.
  • Not published means the hospital’s own price file has no price of that kind for this service (some list insurer rates but leave the cash or list price blank). If you’re uninsured or paying yourself, ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate; federal law (No Surprises Act) requires one when you schedule or ask.

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Doctors and practices

Doctors, independent practices, labs and centers in Washington that billed Traditional Medicare for Thyroid or neck ultrasound, most Medicare services first. Doctors with no hospital affiliation are included.

Doctor or practicePracticeHospital affiliationsMedicare quality scoreTimes billed to Traditional Medicare (2024)Traditional Medicare amount for their own service (2024)
Robert Kimmel, MDEndocrinology · PuyallupOffers telehealth visitsIndependent practiceMultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalTacoma General Allenmore Hospital22 of 100CMS MIPS 202462$110 in the office
Frank Marinkovich, MDInternal Medicine · KirklandOffers telehealth visitsIndependent practiceEvergreenHealth Medical CenterNot rated34$128 in the office
Grace Kalish, MDDiagnostic Radiology · SeattleIndependent practiceVirginia Mason Medical CenterNot rated28$27.99 at a hospital or surgery center$122 in the office
Floyd Smith, MDInternal Medicine · CentraliaIndependent practiceArbor Health Morton HospitalProvidence Centralia Hospital92 of 100CMS MIPS 202416$118 in the office
David Stepanek, MDDiagnostic Radiology · YakimaIndependent practiceYakima Valley Memorial100 of 100CMS MIPS 2024, reported by their group15$26.08 at a hospital or surgery center
Philip Gibbs, MDInternal Medicine · AberdeenIndependent practiceGrays Harbor Community HospitalSummit Pacific Medical CenterWillapa Harbor Hospital26 of 100CMS MIPS 202415$107 in the office

Reading the doctor list

  • A higher price doesn’t mean better care. The quality score and the price come from different CMS files and are shown separately on purpose.
  • The amount is what Traditional Medicare (original Medicare) approved for the doctor’s or lab’s own service: Medicare’s payment plus the patient’s share. It is not what commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage pays, and the hospital or surgery center bills separately (surgery centers aren’t in this list).
  • The Medicare quality score is CMS’s MIPS final score (0 to 100), based mostly on the doctor’s Medicare patients. About half of doctors aren’t scored, so Not rated says nothing bad about a doctor. A group’s score covers everyone in the group.
  • CMS doesn’t publish counts under 11 patients, so doctors who rarely bill Medicare for this aren’t listed, and No price published means CMS has no amount for that setting.
  • Independent practice means CMS lists no group for the doctor, or a group of one. None on file for hospitals is common for office-based doctors and doesn’t mean anything is wrong.