Is PriceMyDoctor designed for people without health insurance?
Yes. Uninsured and self-pay patients are our primary audience. Anyone can use the free search, including people who have insurance.
Can I use the reported charges to know exactly what I will pay?
No. The amounts are historical average charges submitted to Medicare, not a cash-price quote or a complete estimate of your bill. Call the provider to request your actual self-pay price and ask about separately billed services.
What should I ask a provider if I am uninsured?
Ask about the full self-pay price, cash or prompt-pay discounts, financial assistance or charity care, payment plans, a written Good Faith Estimate, and additional facility or professional fees.
Do I need to create an account or provide insurance details?
No account or insurance information is required to search the public charge data.
Is PriceMyDoctor free?
Yes. The public procedure-charge search is free to use.
Are the amounts shown the prices I will pay?
No. They are historical average charges submitted to Medicare, not current cash prices, negotiated insurance rates, or guaranteed patient bills. Contact the provider for a quote.
Where does the data come from?
Procedure charges come from the CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners dataset. Provider contact information may be enriched from the CMS NPI Registry. See Data & Methodology.
What is the difference between facility and office/non-facility?
The setting affects how services are reported and billed. A facility-based encounter may involve separate facility charges. Compare records within similar settings and confirm all charges directly.
Why can't I find a procedure or provider?
Not every service or provider appears in the public dataset. Searches also depend on the available reporting year, selected geography, code, and page of results.
Are provider phone numbers always current?
No. Directory records can become outdated. Verify the provider's location, phone number, and services before visiting.
Does PriceMyDoctor provide medical advice?
No. PriceMyDoctor is an informational search tool, not a healthcare provider. Consult a licensed clinician about medical decisions.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
Under applicable U.S. rules, uninsured or self-pay patients generally have rights to receive an estimate of expected charges when scheduling care or requesting one. Eligibility and timing requirements vary. Ask the provider directly or consult CMS guidance.
How can I report incorrect information?
Use the Contact page to report a technical or directory issue. Please do not send medical records or sensitive health details.