Cost of a Heart Doctor Visit
in Kansas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Kansas operates without Medicaid expansion, creating unique affordability challenges for Heart Doctor access among the state's 2.9 million residents served by just 25 active providers. Patients seeking cardiac care typically pay between $65 and $151 for specialist visits, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $110 that ranks Kansas 31st nationally for Heart Doctor affordability. The state's concentration of providers around Wichita and Kansas City leaves rural counties with limited access, making cost transparency particularly valuable for patients who browse all Heart Doctor providers in Kansas.
Average
$109
Median
$110
Lowest
$65
Highest
$151
Providers
25
17% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does cardiologist visit compare to related procedures in Kansas?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $76 | $105 | $158 | 211 |
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $72 | $110 | $151 | 85 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for cardiologist visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Cardiologists in Kansas
Dr. James Smith, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Wichita, KS
Dr. Brian Beard, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Topeka, KS
Dr. Agha Ahmed, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hutchinson, KS
Dr. Jhulan Mukharji, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Shawnee Mission, KS
Dr. Paul Nager, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Overland Park, KS
Why Heart Doctor Visit Costs Vary Across Kansas
Kansas operates a healthcare market that costs approximately 7% below national averages for Heart Doctor visits, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and concentrated provider networks. The state's predominantly rural geography creates significant access disparities, with most cardiac specialists concentrated around Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka while vast agricultural regions lack local Heart Doctor availability.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Kansas's 25 active Heart Doctor providers cluster heavily in Wichita and Kansas City metropolitan areas, leaving rural counties with limited or no local cardiac care access. Patients in western Kansas often travel over 100 miles for specialist consultations, creating additional costs for transportation and lodging. This geographic imbalance allows rural providers to command premium pricing while urban markets maintain more competitive rates.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned cardiology practices dominate Kansas's cardiac care landscape, particularly around major medical centers like The University of Kansas Hospital and Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. These facility-based clinics often charge additional fees that independent practices cannot impose, contributing to higher overall visit costs. Smaller independent cardiology groups in Kansas typically offer more transparent pricing and greater flexibility for uninsured patients.
Insurance Market Competition in Kansas
BCBS Kansas maintains significant market dominance across the state, with UHC and Aetna providing limited competition primarily in metropolitan areas. This concentrated insurance market reduces negotiating leverage for providers, contributing to Kansas's below-national-average Heart Doctor costs. Rural areas often lack insurer competition entirely, with BCBS Kansas serving as the primary or only option for many residents.
Physician Supply and Demand in Kansas
With only 25 active Heart Doctor providers serving 2.9 million residents, Kansas faces a moderate cardiac care shortage that particularly affects rural regions. This limited supply creates longer wait times for non-urgent consultations and allows providers to maintain stable pricing without aggressive competition. The physician shortage also drives many Kansas residents to seek cardiac care in neighboring states like Missouri or Colorado, where provider density is higher.
Cost by Procedure Type
Cardiologist Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Kansas.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Heart Doctor Costs in Kansas
What is the average cost of a Heart Doctor visit in Kansas without insurance?
Does Kansas Medicaid cover Heart Doctor visits?
How do I find an affordable Heart Doctor near me in Kansas?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Heart Doctor visit in Kansas?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Range: $114 – $255 | $208 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $187 |
| 3 | Indiana Range: $81 – $226 | $159 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $157 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 6 | Arkansas Range: $74 – $226 | $152 |
| 7 | Illinois Range: $70 – $226 | $150 |
| 8 | Colorado Range: $64 – $257 | $143 |
| 9 | Georgia Range: $75 – $216 | $142 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $93 – $207 | $131 |
| 11 | Missouri Range: $72 – $198 | $127 |
| 12 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $203 | $124 |
| 13 | District of Columbia Range: $71 – $194 | $122 |
| 14 | Florida Range: $67 – $200 | $121 |
| 15 | Michigan Range: $66 – $204 | $119 |
| 16 | Maryland Range: $57 – $194 | $116 |
| 17 | Idaho Range: $90 – $150 | $110 |
| 18 | Kentucky Range: $79 – $170 | $110 |
| 19 | Kansas Range: $65 – $151 | $109 |
| 20 | Arizona Range: $65 – $154 | $100 |
| 21 | Mississippi Range: $75 – $133 | $99 |
| 22 | Montana Range: $80 – $136 | $99 |
| 23 | Louisiana Range: $80 – $120 | $96 |
| 24 | Alabama Range: $69 – $128 | $92 |
| 25 | Delaware Range: $80 – $100 | $87 |
| 26 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |