Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comWaverly Surgery Center: surgery-center prices
An orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Palo Alto, CA 94301. What Medicare pays here for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, and how that compares with the hospitals nearby.
Nearest hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Inpatient paid | Outpatient allowed | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care | 2.1 mi | $30,883 | $18,461 | $250,769 |
| El Camino Hospital | 5.7 mi | $21,274 | $18,376 | $210,855 |
| Sequoia Hospital | 7.6 mi | $20,602 | $18,434 | $166,386 |
4 operating rooms · Proprietary · certified since 1976 · ASC-17 hospital visits after orthopedic surgery: 2.5% (No Different Than the National Rate)
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Waverly Surgery Center for a knee replacement?
About $13,221 for a total knee replacement (CPT 27447), $13,498 for a total hip (CPT 27130) and $20,445 for a total shoulder (CPT 23472): Medicare's CY2024 national surgery-center rates adjusted by the local wage index (1.9224).
How does that compare with the nearest hospital?
Stanford Health Care (2.1 mi) was paid an average of $30,883 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay in 2024, $17,662 more than this surgery center's knee rate.
Does California require a certificate of need for surgery centers?
California has no certificate-of-need law.