Office visits
New patient office visit (basic, ~15-29 min) cost in California
Compare cash prices for new patient office visit (basic, ~15-29 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 153 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $230 (most listed prices $112–$511).
Usually included: the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Cheapest in California
Total price
New patient office visit (basic, ~15-29 min)
The doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 153 providers. Most listed prices: $149–$630.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $26.52
- $51.05
- $106
- $6.44
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $13.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $15.45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.48
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17.57
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Twin Cities Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.30
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $21.96
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiNew patient office visit (basic, ~15-29 min)Facility fee only$24.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25.52
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rideout Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for New patient office visit (basic, ~15-29 min)
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.