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How much does comprehensive eye exam, new patient cost?

A full medical eye exam for a new patient (refraction for glasses is billed separately). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Office or clinic
$150
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$214
Medicare 2026, national

A full medical eye exam for a new patient (refraction for glasses is billed separately).

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Questions

How much does comprehensive eye exam, new patient cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for comprehensive eye exam, new patient is $150 at office or clinic; $214 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is comprehensive eye exam, new patient cheapest?

Usually at office or clinic ($150) rather than hospital outpatient ($214), about $64 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.

Is this what I will pay?

These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.