Price range near Norfolk

$854 to $914
1.1x price range Virginia avg: $1,184

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $60 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Norfolk

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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$854 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$854 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$854 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$854 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$854 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 5.7 mi
$914 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+7% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Sentara Princess Anne Hospital — $854 4★ CMS rating
You could save $60 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,184 — prices near Norfolk are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

You're looking at a carotid duplex scan — an ultrasound of the arteries in your neck — and the good news is Norfolk has real price competition for this one. Cash prices range from about $854 to $1,121, which means if you're paying out of pocket or have a high deductible, you could save $250 to $300 just by choosing the lower-priced facility. Most Norfolk hospitals are clustering at or near that lower end, so you're not dealing with one outlier charging twice as much.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask specifically for their cash price for a carotid duplex scan — don't just ask "how much does this cost." Then call at least one other hospital on your list and compare. If you have insurance, also ask your insurance company what they'll actually pay after they negotiate their discount; their contracted rate might be much lower than what you'd pay uninsured, which flips your decision-making. Get these numbers before your appointment.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

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"What is your cash price for Carotid Duplex Scan?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

Carotid Duplex Scan costs $854 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $914 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 1.1x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,184.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 6 hospitals near Norfolk (83%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 28% below average

Sentara Health's price of $854 is below the Virginia average of $1,184.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $348

Fredericksburg, VA · 79 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $237 to $808

10 insurance plans. Cheapest: Sentara Health Plan. Most expensive: Anthem.

What else you should know

5% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 3 of 55 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $854, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $914, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

Children's hospitals

The following children's hospitals are listed separately because their pricing, patient mix, and quality benchmarks differ from adult facilities.

Surgery center alternatives

These ambulatory surgery centers are near Norfolk. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 0.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $854 $1,707 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $854 $1,707 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $854 $1,707 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $854 $1,707 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $854 $1,707 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital $914 $1,523 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi

Common questions

How much does Carotid Duplex Scan cost in Norfolk, VA?

Carotid Duplex Scan costs between $854 and $914 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $854. The Virginia statewide average is $1,184.

Which hospital is cheapest for Carotid Duplex Scan near Norfolk?

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $854. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 78.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Norfolk, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star rating.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Carotid Duplex Scan near Norfolk is $60 — the difference between Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ($854) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($914).

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →