Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Arizona
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arizona ranks 20th nationally for General Doctor (Adult) visit costs, with the state's 452 active providers charging between $65 and $179 for established patient visits, and a typical median cost of $88. The Grand Canyon State's mix of urban medical centers in Phoenix and Scottsdale alongside rural frontier communities creates significant cost variation across regions. Patients can browse all General Doctor (Adult) providers in Arizona to compare rates and find affordable care options.
Average
$111
Median
$88
Lowest
$65
Highest
$179
Providers
452
16% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does internal medicine visit compare to related procedures in Arizona?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $63 | $80 | $168 | 432 |
| Cardiologist Visit Standard office visit with a cardiologist | 99214 | $65 | $80 | $154 | 100 |
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 internal medicine 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 Internists in Arizona
Dr. Jennifer Cool, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Murachanian, MD
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Dr. Bingfen Yu, MD
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Why General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs Vary Across Arizona
Arizona's General Doctor (Adult) visit costs run approximately 5% above the national average, driven by the state's rapid population growth, large retiree demographic, and significant urban-rural healthcare access disparities. The concentration of medical facilities in Phoenix and Tucson creates pricing pressures while leaving rural areas underserved, forcing many patients to travel significant distances for specialist care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Arizona's 452 General Doctor (Adult) providers are heavily concentrated in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas, leaving vast rural regions like the Four Corners and southeastern counties with limited specialist access. Rural patients often travel 100+ miles to see internists in urban centers, creating additional costs for transportation and time off work. The state's frontier designation for many counties reflects extreme provider shortages that drive up demand and costs in accessible urban markets.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient practices in Arizona, particularly those affiliated with Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Mayo Clinic, typically charge facility fees that can double the cost of General Doctor (Adult) visits compared to independent practices. These health systems dominate major metropolitan markets, creating pricing power through network effects and reduced competition. Independent practices face pressure from rising real estate costs in growth areas like Chandler and Gilbert, but still offer lower total visit costs without facility fees.
Insurance Market Competition in Arizona
Arizona's insurance marketplace features robust competition among UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona, and Aetna, which helps moderate negotiated rates for General Doctor (Adult) services compared to states with limited carrier options. The state's decision not to implement strong rate regulation allows market forces to drive pricing, benefiting consumers through competitive pressure on both insurers and providers. However, rural areas often have fewer in-network options, reducing competitive pricing benefits for patients outside metropolitan areas.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arizona
Arizona's 452 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serve a rapidly growing population that includes large numbers of retirees with complex medical needs, creating strong demand pressures that support higher pricing. The state's medical schools and residency programs are expanding to address physician shortages, but current supply remains tight relative to population growth of over 10% in the past decade. High demand for internal medicine specialists in retirement communities like Scottsdale and Prescott allows providers to maintain premium pricing while rural areas struggle with access issues.
Cost by Procedure Type
Internal Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Arizona.
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 — General Doctor (Adult) Costs in Arizona
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $80 – $314 | $236 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $113 – $282 | $205 |
| 3 | Maine Range: $85 – $255 | $197 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $98 – $303 | $177 |
| 5 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $165 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $315 | $162 |
| 7 | Minnesota Range: $73 – $313 | $159 |
| 8 | Vermont Range: $73 – $243 | $158 |
| 9 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $234 | $157 |
| 10 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $293 | $154 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $73 – $226 | $151 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $59 – $242 | $148 |
| 13 | Delaware Range: $80 – $200 | $141 |
| 14 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $255 | $140 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $250 | $138 |
| 16 | New York Range: $73 – $200 | $135 |
| 17 | Washington Range: $80 – $242 | $134 |
| 18 | Michigan Range: $66 – $236 | $130 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $228 | $128 |
| 20 | Georgia Range: $74 – $202 | $127 |
| 21 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $202 | $125 |
| 22 | Arkansas Range: $72 – $175 | $125 |
| 23 | Indiana Range: $74 – $209 | $125 |
| 24 | Louisiana Range: $70 – $202 | $124 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $80 – $203 | $124 |
| 26 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $159 | $124 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $206 | $124 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $124 |
| 29 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $200 | $123 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania Range: $74 – $202 | $122 |
| 31 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $201 | $122 |
| 32 | Utah Range: $75 – $204 | $121 |
| 33 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $188 | $120 |
| 34 | North Carolina Range: $73 – $200 | $119 |
| 35 | Florida Range: $55 – $207 | $117 |
| 36 | Tennessee Range: $73 – $173 | $115 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $72 – $146 | $115 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $49 – $202 | $112 |
| 39 | Nevada Range: $48 – $202 | $112 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $72 – $151 | $111 |
| 41 | Arizona Range: $65 – $179 | $111 |
| 42 | South Carolina Range: $73 – $163 | $105 |
| 43 | Oklahoma Range: $72 – $158 | $105 |
| 44 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $193 | $103 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $64 – $160 | $101 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $64 – $150 | $101 |
| 47 | Idaho Range: $75 – $125 | $93 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $102 | $87 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $91 | $84 |