Price range near Virginia Beach

$1,065 to $1,280
1.2x price range Virginia avg: $1,657

Hospital prices near Virginia Beach

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 18.1 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,065
3★ 67.0% satisfied
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,280
4★ 78.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,280
4★ 76.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,280
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,280
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
6
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,280
4★ 71.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
7
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 17.3 mi Price as of Jan 2026
3★ 81.0% satisfied

What this price typically doesn't include

Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:

  • Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
  • Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
  • Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
  • Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
  • Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient

Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.

Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $1,657 — prices near Virginia Beach 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

If you're shopping for a stress echocardiogram in Virginia Beach, the good news is the cash prices aren't scattered all over the map — you're looking at a range from about $1,065 to $1,280, which is relatively tight. That $215 spread matters less than what you pay your deductible, so your real focus should be whether your insurance will actually cover this at each facility and what your out-of-pocket cost will be. The hospital you choose should matter more for convenience and whether your cardiologist has privileges there than for chasing a small price difference.

Before you schedule, call your insurance company and confirm the exact out-of-pocket cost at whichever hospital your doctor recommends — that's usually your copay or a percentage of the negotiated rate, not the cash price. Then call that hospital's billing department and ask them to confirm they accept your plan and what they expect you to pay. If cost is still a major concern, ask if they offer financial assistance; some hospitals have programs for people below certain income thresholds that could reduce your bill further.

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 Stress Echocardiogram?"

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.

Stress Echocardiogram costs between $1,065 and $1,280 at 7 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $1,657.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 7 hospitals near Virginia Beach (71%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 23% below average

Sentara Health's price of $1,280 is below the Virginia average of $1,657.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $400

Fredericksburg, VA · 93 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $130 to $2,132

7 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Sentara Health Plans.

What else you should know

43% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 23 of 54 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 $1,280, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,065, 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 Virginia Beach. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Mary Immaculate Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Newport News, VA 23602
Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Hampton, VA 23666
Port Warwick Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Newport News, VA 23606
Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 17.3 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 17.3 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 17.3 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,065 $2,662 3/5 67.0% Local government 18.1 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $1,280 $2,559 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,280 $2,559 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,280 $2,559 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 17.3 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,280 $2,559 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $1,280 $2,559 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System 3/5 81.0% Nonprofit 17.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Stress Echocardiogram cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Stress Echocardiogram costs between $1,065 and $1,280 at 7 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The median price is $1,280. The Virginia statewide average is $1,657.

Which hospital is cheapest for Stress Echocardiogram near Virginia Beach?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,065. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Virginia Beach, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Riverside Shore Memorial 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 →

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