Price range near Virginia Beach

$623 to $868
1.4x price range Virginia avg: $1,190

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $245 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Virginia Beach

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 18.1 mi
$623 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.3 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $623 3★ CMS rating
You could save $246 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,190 — 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 paying out of pocket for this ultrasound in Virginia Beach, your costs could vary by over $1,300 depending on which facility you choose—the lowest cash price is around $623, while the highest approaches $1,976. Both Sentara locations here (Virginia Beach General and Princess Anne) are priced at the middle point of $868.50, which is actually well below what you'd typically pay elsewhere in Virginia. Before you book, call the billing department at whichever hospital is most convenient and confirm they can honor that cash price if you're self-paying, since pricing can shift based on your specific insurance situation.

Your next step is to ask whether your doctor requires imaging at a specific location or if you have flexibility—that choice could save you up to $1,300. If you have insurance, also contact your plan directly to see what your actual out-of-pocket responsibility would be after they negotiate their rate, since that often beats a cash price. Neither facility lists financial assistance publicly, but if cost is a real barrier, Sentara's main customer service line can direct you to any programs you might qualify for.

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 Ultrasound Abdomen Complete?"

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.

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs $623 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $868 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia — a 1.4x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,190.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 6 hospitals near Virginia Beach (83%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 27% below average

Sentara Health's price of $868 is below the Virginia average of $1,190.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $476

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

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $86 to $905

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

What else you should know

3% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 2 of 58 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 $869, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $623, 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 $623 $1,038 3/5 67.0% Local government 18.1 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 17.3 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Ultrasound Abdomen Complete cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs between $623 and $868 at 6 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The median price is $868. The Virginia statewide average is $1,190.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Virginia Beach?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $623. 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 (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 Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Virginia Beach is $246 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($623) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($868).

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