Price range near Norfolk

$738 to $1,060
1.4x price range Virginia avg: $1,658

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $322 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
$738 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$738 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$738 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$738 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$738 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 5.7 mi
$1,060 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+44% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Sentara Princess Anne Hospital — $738 4★ CMS rating
You could save $323 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,658 — 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

Right now, chemotherapy infusion pricing in Norfolk varies wildly — the cash price at the cheapest provider is less than $738, while the most expensive charges nearly $2,021 for the same first-hour infusion. That's a 2.7-times difference for an identical procedure, which means your out-of-pocket cost could swing by $1,300 depending on where you go. Since you're likely already navigating insurance coverage and treatment decisions, this price gap is worth investigating before your first appointment.

Call the billing department at your oncologist's recommended hospital and ask specifically: "What's the cash price for a chemotherapy infusion first hour, and does that include all infusion supplies?" Then call one or two other cancer centers in Norfolk and ask the same question — use those quotes to ask your preferred hospital if they can match a lower rate. If cost is a real barrier, ask about financial assistance programs when you call; many patients qualify but don't apply.

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 Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour?"

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.

Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour costs $738 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $1,060 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 1.4x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,658.

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 56% below average

Sentara Health's price of $738 is below the Virginia average of $1,658.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $690

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

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $329 to $1,119

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

What else you should know

27% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 12 of 44 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 $738, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,060, 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 $738 $1,475 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $738 $1,475 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $738 $1,475 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $738 $1,475 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $738 $1,475 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,060 $1,767 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi

Common questions

How much does Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour cost in Norfolk, VA?

Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour costs between $738 and $1,060 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $738. The Virginia statewide average is $1,658.

Which hospital is cheapest for Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour near Norfolk?

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $738. 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 Chemotherapy Infusion First Hour near Norfolk is $323 — the difference between Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ($738) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($1,060).

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