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Cataract surgery in New York: what it costs

What Medicare pays for cataract surgery in New York in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$1,977
$1,935–$2,020 across New York
Hospital outpatient
$3,370
$3,328–$3,413 across New York

Cataract removal with a standard lens implant, one eye. Premium lenses cost extra.

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Questions

How much does cataract surgery cost in New York?

Medicare's 2026 price for cataract surgery in New York is $1,935–$2,020 at surgery center; $3,328–$3,413 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is cataract surgery cheapest in New York?

At surgery center, from $1,935. Hospital outpatient runs up to $3,413 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.