Price range near Chesapeake

$74 to $110
1.5x price range Virginia avg: $116

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $35 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Chesapeake

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 0.0 mi
$74 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$110 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+47% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$110 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+47% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$110 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+47% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.4 mi
$110 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+47% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$110 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+47% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $74 3★ CMS rating
You could save $35 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $116 — 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

You're looking at A1C tests in Chesapeake, and the good news is this isn't an expensive procedure — but you'll want to shop around because the price gap is real. Cash prices range from $74 to $112, which means you could save $35 or more by choosing the right lab. That difference matters even more if you're paying out of pocket or have a high deductible. Seven labs in your area means you have options, so before you schedule, call your doctor's office and ask which labs they work with — some may be closer to home anyway.

Once you know which labs are convenient, ask each one for their cash price for an A1C test and whether they offer any financial assistance if cost is tight. Your insurance may cover this entirely, so also confirm with your plan what you'd actually owe. If you're uninsured or between plans, the $74 option is a meaningful savings compared to the high end, so it's worth the two-minute phone call to find out which lab that 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.

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"What is your cash price for Hemoglobin A1C?"

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.

Hemoglobin A1C costs $74 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $110 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia — a 1.5x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $116.

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 6% below average

Sentara Health's price of $110 is below the Virginia average of $116.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $38

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

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $10 to $20

6 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Aetna.

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $110, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $74, 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
Chesapeake General Hospital $74 $124 3/5 67.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $110 $219 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $110 $219 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $110 $219 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $110 $219 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 18.4 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $110 $219 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi

Common questions

How much does Hemoglobin A1C cost in Chesapeake, VA?

Hemoglobin A1C costs between $74 and $110 at 6 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $110. The Virginia statewide average is $116.

Which hospital is cheapest for Hemoglobin A1C near Chesapeake?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $74. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Chesapeake, 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 Hemoglobin A1C near Chesapeake is $35 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($74) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($110).

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