Simply Healthcare Echocardiogram Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Published Simply Healthcare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 27 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$314.08

BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel

all plan types

Highest Rate

$3,755.68

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

12x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Simply Healthcare data

Simply Healthcare echocardiogram rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg span a 12x range, from $314.08 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel to $3,755.68 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. The median across 27 hospitals is $1,048.84. Lowest rates are often tied to Medicaid HMO plans rather than commercial coverage.

Why the range is so wide: Simply Healthcare negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

Simply Healthcare Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Simply Healthcare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	2
Mease Countryside Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	2
Mease Dunedin Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	2
Morton Plant Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	2
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	2
South Florida Baptist Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	3
St. Joseph's Hospital	$314.08	Medicaid HMO	$587.16	4
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville	$599.14	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$599.14	1
AdventHealth Carrollwood	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$604.85	1
AdventHealth Dade City	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$604.85	1
AdventHealth North Pinellas	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$604.85	1
AdventHealth Tampa	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$604.85	1
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$604.85	1
AdventHealth Zephyrhills	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$604.85	1
Tampa General Hospital	$604.85	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$958.62	2
HCA Florida Largo Hospital	$1,035.87	HIX	$1,256.09	2
HCA Florida Largo West Hospital	$1,035.87	HIX	$1,256.09	2
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital	$1,061.82	HIX	$1,287.56	2
HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital	$1,304.46	HIX	$1,695.54	4
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital	$1,325.14	HIX	$2,022.41	4
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital	$1,325.14	HIX	$2,022.41	4
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital	$1,382.11	HIX	$1,675.94	2
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital	$1,398.27	HIX	$1,695.54	2
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital	$1,802.53	HIX	$2,185.75	2
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital	$1,812.47	HIX	$2,197.79	2
HCA Florida Northside Hospital	$2,634.61	HIX	$3,194.73	2
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital	$3,097.22	HIX	$3,755.68	2

Median of all 56 published Simply Healthcare rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $1,048.84

Rates shown are Simply Healthcare's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Simply Healthcare plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

Reading Simply Healthcare Echocardiogram Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Where Tampa echocardiogram rates start with Simply Healthcare. The lowest published rate is $314.08, shown at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, Mease Countryside Hospital and several other hospitals in the table. At the top end, HCA Florida South Shore Hospital lists $3,755.68, and HCA Florida Northside Hospital lists $3,194.73 as its highest rate.

How wide the Simply Healthcare echocardiogram spread runs in Tampa. The page shows a 12x spread, and the median of all 56 published rates is $1,048.84. The plan type beside the $314.08 rates is Medicaid HMO, and the next rates up are labeled Medicare Managed Care plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The rates at the high end are labeled HIX.

Questions to bring about a Simply Healthcare echocardiogram in Tampa. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:

Simply Healthcare for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital
Simply Healthcare whether that hospital is in network for their plan
The hospital for an estimate

Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.

Understanding Simply Healthcare Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Simply Healthcare has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.

The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Simply Healthcare plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

Compare Other Insurers for Echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Aetna $320.06 - $7,316.27 27 hospitals Sunshine Health $314.08 - $6,218.83 27 hospitals Cigna $550.37 - $4,389.76 26 hospitals Freedom Health $314.08 - $1,755.90 26 hospitals Oscar Health $713.26 - $3,658.13 20 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $305.11 - $10,974.40 20 hospitals

View all Echocardiogram prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Simply Healthcare Echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg?

The lowest Simply Healthcare negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $314.08 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,755.68 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, a 12x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Simply Healthcare negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Simply Healthcare has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Simply Healthcare for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published Simply Healthcare rates?

27 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area have published Simply Healthcare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Simply Healthcare directly.

Does Simply Healthcare require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?

Many Simply Healthcare plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.

We are not affiliated with Simply Healthcare or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Simply Healthcare or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.