Price range near Chesapeake

$18 to $144
7.8x price range Virginia avg: $109

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $125 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Chesapeake

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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.4 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 0.0 mi
$144 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+678% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Sentara Princess Anne Hospital — $18 4★ CMS rating
You could save $125 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $109 — 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

A TSH thyroid test in Chesapeake ranges from $18.50 to $160, depending on where you go—nearly a ninefold difference for the same blood draw. Most places charge around $18.50 for this test, which means you have a real opportunity to save money by choosing carefully. Chesapeake General's cash price of $143.84 is significantly higher than what you'll find elsewhere in your area, so this is one test where shopping around actually pays off.

Before you schedule, call the lab directly at whichever facility quotes the lowest price and confirm that cash price applies to you—some labs only offer it if you're completely uninsured. If you have insurance, ask your insurer what they'll cover for an in-network lab draw; many plans pay the full cost, making the cash price irrelevant. Get the exact price in writing before your appointment so there's no surprise bill later.

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 TSH Thyroid Test?"

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.

TSH Thyroid Test costs $18 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $144 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia — a 7.8x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $109.

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 83% below average

Sentara Health's price of $18 is below the Virginia average of $109.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $78

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

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $17 to $126

10 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $19, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $144, 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
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 18.4 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital $144 $240 3/5 67.0% Local government 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does TSH Thyroid Test cost in Chesapeake, VA?

TSH Thyroid Test costs between $18 and $144 at 6 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $18. The Virginia statewide average is $109.

Which hospital is cheapest for TSH Thyroid Test near Chesapeake?

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $18. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 78.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Chesapeake, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Chesapeake General 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 →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for TSH Thyroid Test near Chesapeake is $125 — the difference between Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ($18) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($144).

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