Price range near Hampton

$104 to $246
2.4x price range Virginia avg: $156

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $142 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Hampton

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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 18.4 mi
$104 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi
$246 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+136% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$246 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+136% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$246 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+136% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$246 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+136% vs lowest Compare
6
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi
$246 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+136% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $104 3★ CMS rating
You could save $142 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $156 — prices near Hampton are above 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 lab test that has wildly different prices across Hampton—your cost for a comprehensive metabolic panel could range from about $104 to $365 depending on which facility you choose. That's more than a three-fold difference for the exact same test, so it's worth a few minutes of phone calls before you schedule. Sentara CareComplex Hospital, which appears in the data here, charges $246.50 for a cash price, which is right at the median for the area but well above what you'd pay at the cheapest option.

Before you book anywhere, call the lab department directly and ask the cash price for your comprehensive metabolic panel—don't rely on website quotes. If your doctor's office has a preferred lab, ask them whether that facility is truly necessary or if they'll accept results from a cheaper alternative nearby. Many primary care offices will take results from any accredited lab, which gives you real flexibility to save here.

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 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?"

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.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs $104 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $246 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Hampton, Virginia — a 2.4x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $156.

About this market

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

vs Virginia average 58% above average

Sentara Health's price of $246 is above the Virginia average of $156.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $56

Fredericksburg, VA · 70 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $11 to $32

6 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Sentara Health Plans.

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $247, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $104, 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 Hampton. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 12.8 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 12.8 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 12.8 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 12.8 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 12.8 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 12.8 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $104 $174 3/5 67.0% Local government 18.4 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $246 $493 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $246 $493 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $246 $493 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $246 $493 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $246 $493 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi

Common questions

How much does Comprehensive Metabolic Panel cost in Hampton, VA?

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel costs between $104 and $246 at 6 facilities near Hampton, Virginia. The median price is $246. The Virginia statewide average is $156.

Which hospital is cheapest for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel near Hampton?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $104. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Hampton, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital) has a 4-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 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel near Hampton is $142 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($104) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($246).

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