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By Jayant Panwar, Healthcare Data AnalystUpdated April 4, 2026Editorial policy
Disclaimer: This page provides cost comparison data sourced from insurer Transparency in Coverage files. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.Learn about our data methodology.
San Diego, California

Cost of a Echocardiogram Visit
in San Diego

San Diego's healthcare market features major systems like UC San Diego Health and Sharp HealthCare serving the region's cardiac imaging needs. Patients in San Diego pay between $80 and $3,305 for an Echocardiogram visit, with a median of $107. The city currently has 0 active providers in our network, consisting of 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices.

Cost Summary for Echocardiogram in San Diego

Low Estimate

$80

Median

$107

High Estimate

$3,305

Providers

821

National avg: $247San Diego: $107

57% below national average

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 93306Echocardiography, transthoracic, with Doppler). 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 93306 covers

Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 93306 (Echocardiography, transthoracic, with Doppler), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.

What CPT 93306 covers: the provider's professional fee for echocardiogram. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.

Is It Cheaper to See a Echocardiogram Near San Diego?

San Diego's median Echocardiogram visit cost of $107 is higher than nearby alternatives. Chula Vista offers the most savings at $86 (21% less than San Diego), located just 6.9 miles away. Both Escondido and Oceanside also provide lower-cost options at $85 and $86 respectively, though they require longer travel distances.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. San DiegoProviders
San Diego (this city)$107821
Chula Vista6.9 mi away$86-$2186
Escondido28.2 mi away$85-$2269
Oceanside35.5 mi away$86-$2137

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus San Diego median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.

Echocardiogram Visit Costs by City in California2026

Echocardiogram visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
West Hollywood$85$586$608
Union City$102$404$895
Clovis$60$383$383
Santa Barbara$80$382$382
Lompoc$85$382$382
Ukiah$101$290$387
Greenbrae$91$285$435
Saint Helena$101$266$386
Travis Afb$80$254$895
Beverly Hills$73$253$608
Bakersfield$80$247$386
Murrieta$80$240$3,305
South Lake Tahoe$96$225$351
Yuba City$97$219$386
Fortuna$107$219$331
Willits$101$219$386
El Segundo$72$200$603
Panorama City$81$182$895
Napa$101$180$412
Marysville$91$176$386
Pomona$80$157$509
Santa Rosa$101$150$375
San Leandro$79$149$432
Carlsbad$80$146$566
Woodland Hills$85$145$521
Culver City$71$144$608
Glendale$79$142$394
Hesperia$82$142$331
Eureka$107$141$331
Pasadena$75$136$586
Pacific Palisades$85$133$411
San Francisco$80$131$454
Walnut Creek$80$131$425
Oakland$80$131$480
Concord$120$131$425
San Ramon$80$131$425
Daly City$80$131$425
Castro Valley$80$131$425
San Mateo$80$131$479
Brentwood$120$131$404
Lodi$100$131$386
Alameda$80$131$425
Petaluma$102$131$416
Burlingame$80$131$425
Pleasant Hill$80$131$425
Vallejo$82$131$425
Orinda$120$131$425
Los Altos$66$131$677
Hayward$80$131$425
Santa Clara$80$131$449
San Pablo$80$131$425
Danville$80$131$425
Martinez$85$131$425
Antioch$75$131$425
Lafayette$80$131$425
Pinole$80$131$425
Richmond$123$131$425
San Rafael$80$131$425
Novato$79$131$425
Turlock$80$129$437
Downey$78$126$341
Fairfield$85$125$425
Redding$80$123$341
Monterey$79$123$429
Pleasanton$80$120$425
Stockton$80$119$562
Hanford$75$113$386
Rancho Mirage$60$110$654
San Jose$80$108$425
Fremont$80$108$404
Madera$80$108$230
Mountain View$80$108$425
Los Gatos$80$108$425
Campbell$80$108$425
Santa Maria$76$108$1,035
Merced$60$108$381
Morgan Hill$104$108$345
Gilroy$80$108$108
San Diego (this city)$80$107$3,305
Fullerton$80$107$331
Mission Viejo$80$107$331
Santa Ana$15$107$331
Loma Linda$73$107$603
Anaheim$15$107$331
Yorba Linda$70$107$331
Huntington Beach$15$107$384
Brea$61$107$331
Laguna Hills$15$107$367
Victorville$84$107$331
Duarte$41$107$599
Apple Valley$79$107$331
Whittier$60$107$385
Colton$15$107$336
Laguna Niguel$15$107$331
Garden Grove$15$107$471
Diamond Bar$92$107$331
Rancho Cucamonga$80$107$372
San Clemente$34$107$331
Vacaville$79$107$383
Aliso Viejo$80$107$480
Upland$15$107$472
Cerritos$60$107$331
Salinas$80$105$394
Visalia$79$105$386
Roseville$78$104$425
Lakeport$61$104$386
San Bernardino$80$102$329
Simi Valley$85$101$386
Arcadia$78$101$397
Oxnard$60$101$386
Santa Cruz$80$98$425
Poway$80$95$362
Placentia$15$94$425
Corona$15$88$509
West Covina$76$88$334
Redlands$27$87$304
La Jolla$80$86$3,305
Chula Vista$80$86$3,305
Vista$80$86$3,305
Encinitas$80$86$3,305
La Mesa$80$86$3,305
Oceanside$80$86$3,305
San Marcos$80$86$3,305
El Cajon$54$86$3,305
National City$82$86$984
Los Angeles$85$85$608
Santa Monica$85$85$411
Torrance$79$85$586
Newport Beach$15$85$366
Long Beach$15$85$677
Burbank$80$85$411
Escondido$80$85$3,305
Riverside$15$85$348
Thousand Oaks$80$85$386
Encino$81$85$608
Redwood City$80$85$425
Van Nuys$83$85$586
Valencia$85$85$380
Ventura$85$85$449
Fountain Valley$15$85$331
Westlake Village$85$85$386
Marina Del Rey$85$85$586
Tarzana$85$85$586
Sylmar$80$85$449
West Hills$85$85$433
Northridge$77$85$421
Redondo Beach$75$85$373
Temecula$80$85$3,305
Porter Ranch$84$85$85
Manhattan Beach$81$85$291
Sherman Oaks$80$85$608
Santa Clarita$81$85$323
Calabasas$85$85$319
Los Alamitos$15$82$309
Stanford$80$80$303
Palo Alto$80$80$223
Irvine$15$80$331
Modesto$80$80$331
Menlo Park$80$80$230
San Luis Obispo$79$80$648
Palm Springs$80$80$86
Tustin$15$80$378
Costa Mesa$15$80$331
Sunnyvale$80$80$383
Livermore$39$80$396
Manteca$80$80$404

Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.

Compare Similar Procedures

How does echocardiogram compare to related procedures in California?

ProcedureCPTLowMedianHighProviders
Colonoscopy

Diagnostic colonoscopy

45378$85$85$6475,883
Colonoscopy with Biopsy

Colonoscopy with biopsy

45380$80$308$1,78512,256
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal

Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare

45385$30$453$1,7859,290
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy

43235$80$85$5986,177
Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

43239$80$196$1,35216,316
ECG / EKG

12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation

93000$16$49$8822,603
OB Ultrasound

Obstetric ultrasound, complete

76805$52$90$2877,619
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Echocardiogram Costs in San Diego

What is the average cost of a Echocardiogram visit in San Diego without insurance?

Without insurance, Echocardiogram visits in San Diego cost between $80 and $3,305, with a median price of $107. This represents the negotiated rates that insurance companies pay providers. Self-pay patients may be able to negotiate similar rates or payment plans directly with providers.

How much more does a new patient consultation cost compared to a follow-up in San Diego?

New patient consultations typically cost more than follow-up visits due to the additional time required for initial assessment and history taking. Follow-up visits for established patients with moderate complexity (CPT 99214) have a median cost of $107 in San Diego. Pricing data for new patient visits is currently limited in our San Diego dataset.

Are there lower-cost Echocardiogram options in cities near San Diego?

Yes, nearby cities offer lower costs than San Diego's $107 median. Chula Vista has a median of $86, Escondido costs $85, and Oceanside is $86. These cities are within 35 miles of San Diego and could save patients $21-22 per visit compared to San Diego rates.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Echocardiogram in San Diego?

Look for providers who accept your insurance and have transparent pricing within the $80-107 range for standard visits. Check patient reviews and verify that the provider is board-certified. Many providers offer payment plans or sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.

What should I expect to pay for a Echocardiogram visit in San Diego with insurance?

With insurance, your cost depends on your plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure. Since the median negotiated rate in San Diego is $107, a typical 20% coinsurance would result in about $21 out-of-pocket after meeting your deductible. Always verify coverage details with your insurance provider beforehand.

How many Echocardiograms are currently practicing in San Diego?

Our current network includes 0 active Echocardiogram providers in San Diego, with 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices. However, San Diego's large healthcare market has many additional providers not yet included in our transparency database who may offer cardiac imaging services.

Find an Affordable Echocardiogram in San Diego — Powered by AI

Get personalized cost estimates for Echocardiogram visits in San Diego based on your specific insurance plan and preferred providers. Our AI-powered tool analyzes real negotiated rates to help you find the most affordable options in your area.

Echocardiogram in Other California Cities
West HollywoodUnion CityClovisSanta BarbaraLompocUkiahGreenbraeSaint HelenaTravis AfbBeverly HillsBakersfieldMurrietaSouth Lake TahoeYuba CityFortunaWillitsEl SegundoPanorama CityNapaMarysvillePomonaSanta RosaSan LeandroCarlsbadWoodland HillsCulver CityGlendaleHesperiaEurekaPasadenaPacific PalisadesSan FranciscoWalnut CreekOaklandConcordSan RamonDaly CityCastro ValleySan MateoBrentwoodLodiAlamedaPetalumaBurlingamePleasant HillVallejoOrindaLos AltosHaywardSanta ClaraSan PabloDanvilleMartinezAntiochLafayettePinoleRichmondSan RafaelNovatoTurlockDowneyFairfieldReddingMontereyPleasantonStocktonHanfordRancho MirageSan JoseFremontMaderaMountain ViewLos GatosCampbellSanta MariaMercedMorgan HillGilroyFullertonMission ViejoSanta AnaLoma LindaAnaheimYorba LindaHuntington BeachBreaLaguna HillsVictorvilleDuarteApple ValleyWhittierColtonLaguna NiguelGarden GroveDiamond BarRancho CucamongaSan ClementeVacavilleAliso ViejoUplandCerritosSalinasVisaliaRosevilleLakeportSan BernardinoSimi ValleyArcadiaOxnardSanta CruzPowayPlacentiaCoronaWest CovinaRedlandsLa JollaChula VistaVistaEncinitasLa MesaOceansideSan MarcosEl CajonNational CityLos AngelesSanta MonicaTorranceNewport BeachLong BeachBurbankEscondidoRiversideThousand OaksEncinoRedwood CityVan NuysValenciaVenturaFountain ValleyWestlake VillageMarina Del ReyTarzanaSylmarWest HillsNorthridgeRedondo BeachTemeculaPorter RanchManhattan BeachSherman OaksSanta ClaritaCalabasasLos AlamitosStanfordPalo AltoIrvineModestoMenlo ParkSan Luis ObispoPalm SpringsTustinCosta MesaSunnyvaleLivermoreManteca
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Jayant Panwar

CEO & Healthcare Data Analyst, Momentary Labs

Last updated: April 4, 2026

About This Data

Cost data sourced from Transparency in Coverage (TiC) machine-readable files published by UnitedHealthcare as required by the CMS Price Transparency Rule. These are actual negotiated rates between insurers and providers — not estimates.

Prices shown are for Echocardiography, transthoracic, with Doppler (CPT 93306) in San Diego, California.

Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and services received. This is not medical advice.

About this page

Data source: UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, CPT 93306, San Diego, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

Editorial policy: Momentary Labs does not accept payment from providers, hospitals, or insurers to influence cost rankings or editorial content. Read our full editorial policy.

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