Price range near Newport News

$61 to $129
2.1x price range Virginia avg: $123

Hospital prices near Newport News

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi
$61 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
$557 gross charge
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $123 — prices near Newport News 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 ferritin test in Newport News, and here's what matters: the cash price for this simple blood test ranges from $61 to $129 depending where you go—more than double between the cheapest and most expensive option. That $68 difference is real money, especially if your insurance requires you to pay out of pocket before your deductible kicks in. The median price sits at $129, so you have a genuine opportunity to save by choosing the lower end. Before you schedule anywhere, call the lab billing department directly and ask for the cash price for a ferritin level test. Don't let them quote you the gross charges (the sticker price they bill insurance)—ask specifically for what you'd pay if you're self-paying. Then compare that number across the hospitals offering this test in your area. A ferritin test is straightforward enough that you can shop around without any real medical difference between locations.

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 Ferritin Level?"

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.

Ferritin Level costs between $61 and $129 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $123.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near Newport News (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 5% above average

Sentara Health's price of $129 is above the Virginia average of $123.

Nearest alternative Chesapeake General Hospital — $61

Chesapeake, VA · 24 mi away · 3★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $14 to $52

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

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $129, 4.0★ (3 hospitals). Other: avg $61, 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 Newport News. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 19.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $61 $102 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC $557 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi

Common questions

How much does Ferritin Level cost in Newport News, VA?

Ferritin Level costs between $61 and $129 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $129. The Virginia statewide average is $123.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ferritin Level near Newport News?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $61. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Southside Community Hospital, INC) 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 →

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