X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$42 - $350
from 2 insurers · median $196
CignaNot published
Insurer A*$42
Insurer B*$350
Medicare $91
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Short Term Acute Care HospitalPhysician
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
6501 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015(602) 795-6020
28
Beds
About this hospital
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital is a 28-bed physician hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
030108
NPI
1902881295
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Physician
Beds
28
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Prices for common services
The 19 services The Core Institute Specialty Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Orthopedics and pain
Lower-back disc decompression, one interspace
CPT 63030
$7,578
negotiated rate
AetnaNot published
Insurer A*$7,578
Medicare $7,570
194 Medicare claims in Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$359 - $1,036
from 2 insurers · median $698
UnitedHealthcare$1,036
Insurer A*$359
Medicare $249
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI of the neck spine, without contrast
CPT 72141
$443 - $975
from 2 insurers · median $709
UnitedHealthcare$975
Insurer A*$443
Medicare $249
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the lower spine, without contrast
CPT 72131
$785
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$785
Medicare $109
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
CPT 29888
$3,150 - $3,667
from 2 insurers · median $3,408
Aetna$3,150
Insurer A*$3,667
Medicare $7,570
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
Open carpal tunnel release
CPT 64721
$691 - $1,921
from 3 insurers · median $967
Aetna$967
Insurer A*$691
Insurer B*$1,921
Medicare $2,037
43 Medicare claims in Level 1 Nerve Procedures (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
MRI of the chest spine, without contrast
CPT 72146
$1,381
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$1,381
Medicare $249
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Lower-spine X-ray, two or three views
CPT 72100
$52 - $126
from 2 insurers · median $89
Cigna$52
Insurer A*$126
Medicare $109
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Neck-spine X-ray, two or three views
CPT 72040
$39 - $290
from 2 insurers · median $165
Cigna$39
Insurer A*$290
Medicare $91
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$7 - $14
from 4 insurers · median $7
Cigna$7
Insurer A*$7
Insurer B*$7
Insurer C*$14
Medicare $11
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of a lower extremity, without contrast
CPT 73700
$326
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcareNot published
Insurer A*$326
Medicare $109
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT of the pelvis, without contrast
CPT 72192
$395
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$395
Medicare $109
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
Urine bacterial culture with colony count
CPT 87086
$16 - $47
from 2 insurers · median $32
Cigna$47
Insurer A*$16
Medicare $8
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the lower spine, before and after contrast
CPT 72158
$382
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$382
Medicare $364
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Lumbar or sacral interlaminar epidural injection
CPT 62322 · CPT 62323
$270
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$270
Medicare $741
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
Basic metabolic panel
CPT 80048
$6 - $10
from 2 insurers · median $8
Cigna$6
Insurer A*$10
Medicare $8
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Pelvis X-ray, one or two views
CPT 72170
$98
negotiated rate
Cigna$98
Medicare $109
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Skin and soft tissue
Removal of one nail plate
CPT 11730
$137
negotiated rate
Blue Cross$137
Medicare $205
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 12 | 348% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 9 | 137% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 8 | 60% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer D* | 3 | 49% | 0 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 2 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 12 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 5 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for The Core Institute Specialty Hospital.
Location
6501 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 795-6020
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Frequently asked questions
About The Core Institute Specialty Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital?
For MRI lumbar spine without contrast (CPT 72148), published negotiated rates at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital range from $359 to $1,036 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $1,036. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital?
For CT of the lower spine, without contrast (CPT 72131), published negotiated rates at The Core Institute Specialty Hospital range from $785 to $785 across 1 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $785. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does The Core Institute Specialty Hospital have?
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital has 28 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is The Core Institute Specialty Hospital and what is its phone number?
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital is located at 6501 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Its main phone number is (602) 795-6020.
What is The Core Institute Specialty Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
The Core Institute Specialty Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 030108.
What is The Core Institute Specialty Hospital's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for The Core Institute Specialty Hospital is 1902881295.
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