Dental
Silver amalgam filling, one surface cost in New York
Compare cash prices for silver amalgam filling, one surface at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In New York
From 37 hospital and 1 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $204 (most listed prices $54.56–$2,503).
Cheapest in New York
- $30.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $95 per unit
Per one-surface filling in a permanent tooth. EDP membership required; cost and term not stated on this page. Participating general dentists only, not specialists. Lab costs extra. Pay dentist at time of service. Work in progress excluded.
Source: edpdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - $99
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wynn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $139
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Strong Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $224
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Buffalo General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Brooklyn price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Morningside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Queens price file · checked Oct 2026 - $323
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Maimonides Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $660
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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.