Price range near Richmond

$1,194 to $8,401
7.0x price range Virginia avg: $2,611

Stafford Hospital, LLC (3★) has the lowest price — $7,207 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Richmond

1
Stafford Hospital, LLC Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$1,194 cash price
3★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Mary Washington Hospital Mary Washington Healthcare · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$1,194 cash price
2★ 61.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$2,476 cash price
4★ 79.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+107% vs lowest Compare
4
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center HCA Virginia · For-profit · 0.2 mi · For-profit
$7,442 cash price
3★ 61.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+524% vs lowest Compare
5
CJW Medical Center For-profit · 0.0 mi · For-profit
$8,401 cash price
4★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+604% vs lowest Compare
6
Henrico Doctors' Hospital HCA Virginia · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$8,401 cash price
3★ 69.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+604% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Stafford Hospital, LLC — $1,194 3★ CMS rating
You could save $7,208 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $2,611 — prices near Richmond 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

Your echocardiogram cost in Richmond can vary wildly depending on where you go—the cheapest cash price we're tracking is around $1,200, but the most expensive is over $7,400 for the same procedure. That's a six-fold difference, which means choosing the right facility could save you thousands out of pocket, especially if you're uninsured or have a high deductible. Since you're comparing hospitals right now, this is exactly the time to call around and get a real quote for your specific scan.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at each hospital you're considering and ask for their cash price for a complete echocardiogram—don't assume their gross charges (what they bill insurance) tell you what you'd pay. Also ask whether they offer financial assistance if cost is a concern; many people qualify without realizing it. Once you have two or three actual quotes in front of you, you'll know exactly what your out-of-pocket choice is.

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.

1

"What is your cash price for Echocardiogram Complete?"

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.

Echocardiogram Complete costs $1,194 at Stafford Hospital, LLC (3-star CMS rating) and up to $8,401 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia — a 7.0x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,611.

What else you should know

Ownership affects price For-profit: avg $7,921, 3.5★ (2 hospitals). Nonprofit: avg $3,316, 3.0★ (4 hospitals)

Surgery center alternatives

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

Med Atlantic INC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23235
St Marys Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Virginia Eye Institute INC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Chippenham Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23225
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists DBA Vcs Heart and Vascular Center 0.2 mi
Henrico, VA 23229
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Stafford Hospital, LLC $1,194 $2,387 3/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Mary Washington HospitalMary Washington Healthcare $1,194 $2,387 2/5 61.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterSentara Health $2,476 $4,953 4/5 79.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Spotsylvania Regional Medical CenterHCA Virginia $7,442 $7,442 3/5 61.0% For-profit 0.2 mi
CJW Medical Center $8,401 $8,401 4/5 64.0% For-profit 0.0 mi
Henrico Doctors' HospitalHCA Virginia $8,401 $8,401 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Echocardiogram Complete cost in Richmond, VA?

Echocardiogram Complete costs between $1,194 and $8,401 at 6 facilities near Richmond, Virginia. The median price is $7,442. The Virginia statewide average is $2,611.

Which hospital is cheapest for Echocardiogram Complete near Richmond?

Stafford Hospital, LLC has the lowest published cash price at $1,194. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 70.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Richmond, the lowest-priced facility (Stafford Hospital, LLC) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Henrico Doctors' 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 Echocardiogram Complete near Richmond is $7,208 — the difference between Stafford Hospital, LLC ($1,194) and Henrico Doctors' Hospital ($8,401).

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