Price range near Chesapeake

$910 to $1,606
1.8x price range Virginia avg: $1,842

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $696 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Chesapeake

1
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$910 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$910 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$910 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.4 mi
$910 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$910 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 0.0 mi
$1,606 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+77% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Sentara Princess Anne Hospital — $910 4★ CMS rating
You could save $697 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,842 — prices near Chesapeake 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

When you arrive at a Chesapeake ER for a high-acuity visit, your out-of-pocket cost could range from about $910 to $2,375 depending on which hospital you use—that's a 2.6x difference. If you have time to choose (which is rare in a true emergency), this variation matters: paying $910 versus $2,375 for the same level of care is a real financial decision. Chesapeake General's cash price of $1,606 falls in the middle of that range and is higher than the lowest option available to you in this area.

Before you go, call your insurance company and ask what your actual copay or coinsurance will be for an ER visit at Chesapeake General—your out-of-pocket amount depends entirely on your plan, not the hospital's sticker price. If you're uninsured or paying cash, call Chesapeake General's billing department right now and ask for their cash price (mention you're self-pay), then compare it to the lowest-cost option in your area to see if the difference is worth traveling for.

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 ER Visit Level 4 (High)?"

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.

ER Visit Level 4 (High) costs $910 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $1,606 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia — a 1.8x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,842.

About this market

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

vs Virginia average 51% below average

Sentara Health's price of $910 is below the Virginia average of $1,842.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $666

Fredericksburg, VA · 83 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $415 to $1,413

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

What else you should know

30% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 12 of 40 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 $910, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,606, 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 Chesapeake. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 5.7 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 5.7 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 5.7 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $910 $1,819 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $910 $1,819 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $910 $1,819 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $910 $1,819 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 18.4 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $910 $1,819 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,606 $2,677 3/5 67.0% Local government 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does ER Visit Level 4 (High) cost in Chesapeake, VA?

ER Visit Level 4 (High) costs between $910 and $1,606 at 6 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $910. The Virginia statewide average is $1,842.

Which hospital is cheapest for ER Visit Level 4 (High) near Chesapeake?

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $910. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 78.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Chesapeake, 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 ER Visit Level 4 (High) near Chesapeake is $697 — the difference between Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ($910) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($1,606).

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