Spinal fusion physician fees for the 30 largest US cities — Charlotte, NC tops the list at $9.9k

Spine
Laura Dyrda -

Of the 30 largest cities in the U.S., San Jose, Calif., is the most expensive place to receive cervical spine surgery, according to Healthcare Blue Book. However, the physician services fees are highest in Charlotte, N.C., for cervical spinal fusions, hitting $9,903.

Physician services fees were typically between $3,000 and $4,000 in the largest cities. Here is the breakdown for average physician services fees for the 30 largest U.S. cities, based on the 2010 census.

 

1. Charlotte, N.C.: $9,903
2. San Antonio: $5,813
3. Boston: $4,941
4. New York City: $4,069
5. Chicago: $3,998
6: Washington, DC: $3,867
7. Philadelphia: $3,709
8. Baltimore: $3,681
9. Detroit: $3,673
10. San Francisco: $3,632
11. San Jose, Calif.: $3,620
12. Los Angeles: $3,565
13. Jacksonville, Fla.: $3,536
14. Seattle: $3,460
15. Denver: $3,455
16. Las Vegas: $3,417
17. Houston: $3,416
18. Portland, Ore.: $3,334
19. San Diego: $3,328
20. Dallas: $3,314
21. Columbus, Ohio: $3,307
22. Phoenix: $3,306
23. Austin, Texas: $3,290
24. Fort Worth, Texas: $3,269
25. El Paso, Texas: $3,215
26. Louisville, Ky.: $3,153
27. Milwaukee: $3,052
28. Indianapolis: $3,033
29. Nashville, Tenn.: $3,025
30. Memphis, Tenn.: $3,025

 

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