Hemoglobin A1C cost in Norfolk, VA
Comparing 6 hospitals within 25 miles
Price range near Norfolk
Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $35 less than the most expensive option nearby.
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Before you schedule
Your A1C test in Norfolk ranges from about $74 to $112 for cash pay, depending which lab you use—that 50 percent difference means you could save $35 or $40 by choosing carefully. Most facilities cluster around $109, so the cheaper options are genuinely outliers worth pursuing. Since this is a routine blood draw with a quick turnaround, price shopping here actually makes sense; unlike major procedures, you can call ahead, get a quote, and schedule at the lowest-cost location without much hassle.
Before you book, call the lab billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for an A1C test—don't assume it's the median price. If that location is above $90, ask if they can refer you to an affiliated lab that runs it cheaper, or ask your primary care doctor if any of their preferred labs are in the $74–$85 range. Get the price and the draw time in the same call so you're not making two trips.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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 Norfolk, 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 Norfolk (83%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Sentara Health's price of $110 is below the Virginia average of $116.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $74 | $124 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 5.7 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $110 | $219 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $110 | $219 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $110 | $219 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $110 | $219 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 12.8 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $110 | $219 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does Hemoglobin A1C cost in Norfolk, VA?
Hemoglobin A1C costs between $74 and $110 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $110. The Virginia statewide average is $116.
Which hospital is cheapest for Hemoglobin A1C near Norfolk?
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 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 Hemoglobin A1C near Norfolk is $35 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($74) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($110).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →