Price range near Norfolk

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

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $67 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Norfolk

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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 5.7 mi
$61 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$129 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+111% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $61 3★ CMS rating
You could save $68 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $123 — prices near Norfolk 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

A ferritin level test in Norfolk ranges from $61 to $129 for self-pay patients—more than double the lowest price—so where you get this test done matters. Most labs in your area charge close to the top of that range, which means calling ahead to ask the cash price before scheduling could save you $50 to $70. If your doctor hasn't specified a location, you have real leverage to shop around.

Before you book, call the lab billing department at whichever hospital or clinic your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for a ferritin level test—get the exact number, not an estimate. If cost is a concern and you don't have insurance, also ask whether they offer financial assistance or a cash discount for same-day payment. This is a simple blood draw, so don't feel locked in to your first option.

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 $61 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $129 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 2.1x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $123.

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 5% above average

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

Nearest alternative Chesapeake General Hospital — $61

Chesapeake, VA · 6 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★ (5 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 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
Chesapeake General Hospital $61 $102 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $129 $258 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Ferritin Level cost in Norfolk, VA?

Ferritin Level costs between $61 and $129 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $129. The Virginia statewide average is $123.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ferritin Level near Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, 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 Ferritin Level near Norfolk is $68 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($61) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($129).

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