Help me price-shop doctors

September 2, 2010 11:59 AM

Is there a site that lets you compare the cost of office visits for doctors/pediatricians in an area? I'm in Austin, TX, FWIW.
posted by kristymcj to Health & Fitness (3 answers total)

My health insurance company has a web portal that lets you do this, so if you're insured, that might be one avenue to check out.
posted by Bardolph at 1:00 PM on September 2, 2010

You can always call them up. If you're going to pay cash, say so. A surprising number of places offer a discount for cash (not actual bills, but non-insurance payments in checks, debit cards, etc.)
posted by Ideefixe at 1:46 PM on September 2, 2010

Best answer: This may be out of topic.

But if you are looking for an affordable walk-in clinic, there is one in the pharmacy located in the same parking lot of the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. In fact, I think it is right next to HighBall.

I often see their banner listing $50 for an office consultation.

ymmv
posted by jchaw at 2:15 PM on September 2, 2010