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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.
Los Angeles, California

Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Los Angeles

Los Angeles features one of the nation's largest healthcare markets, with major systems like UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, and Kaiser Permanente serving millions of residents. Patients in Los Angeles pay between $80 and $251 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, with a median of $85. The city has 367 active providers, all individual practitioners with no group practices in our current data.

Cost Summary for General Doctor (Adult) in Los Angeles

Low Estimate

$80

Median

$85

High Estimate

$251

Providers

350

National avg: $132Los Angeles: $85

35% 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 99214Office/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.

New Patient vs. Follow-Up Costs in Los Angeles

Initial consultations typically cost more than follow-up visits due to the additional time required for medical history review and assessment. The data below shows Los Angeles pricing across different visit types, from low-complexity follow-ups (CPT 99213) starting at $80 to moderate-complexity new patient visits (CPT 99204) reaching up to $370.

New patient versus follow-up visit cost comparison
Visit TypeLow EstimateHigh Estimate
New Patient VisitCPT 99203/99204$80$370
Follow-Up VisitCPT 99213/99214$80$251

New patient visits (CPT 99203/99204) involve more evaluation time. Follow-up visits (CPT 99213/99214) are typically shorter and lower cost.

Top General Doctor (Adult)s in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has 367 active General Doctor (Adult) providers available for new patients. The profiles below include provider backgrounds, patient ratings, and current availability to help you make an informed choice.

Top-rated doctors for this specialty
ProviderOrganizationLocationSpecialty
Dr. Edward Ha, MD5.0 stars (319 reviews)757 WESTWOOD PLAZA, Los Angeles, CA 90095Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Peter Chang, MD5.0 stars (215 reviews)2400 PANORAMA TER, Los Angeles, CA 90039Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Wayne Ho, MD5.0 stars (165 reviews)5901 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 310, Los Angeles, CA 90036Internal Medicine Physician
John Moe, PHD, MD5.0 stars (139 reviews)6801 PARK TER 330, Los Angeles, CA 90045Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Ricky Onofre-Vasquez, MD5.0 stars (127 reviews)12099 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 202, Los Angeles, CA 90066Internal Medicine Physician

Provider information sourced from the CMS NPI Registry. In-network status varies by insurance plan — verify directly with the provider and your insurer before booking.

Seeing a General Doctor (Adult) in Los Angeles Without Insurance

Uninsured patients in Los Angeles can expect to pay between $80 and $251 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, depending on visit complexity and provider location. The providers listed below offer competitive self-pay rates and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.

Affordable self-pay providers priced at or below the city median
ProviderLocationPhoneMedian RateRatingReviews
Dr. Daryl Lum, MD200 MEDICAL PLAZA, Los Angeles, CA 900953108256301$855.0127
Dr. John Sherman, MD8635 W 3RD ST, Los Angeles, CA 900483108558081$855.028
Dr. Jeremy Fine, MD2080 CENTURY PARK E, Los Angeles, CA 900673105568898$855.0127
Dr. Ricky Onofre-Vasquez, MD12099 W WASHINGTON BLVD STE 202, Los Angeles, CA 900663105726225$855.0127
Dr. Neil Paige, MD11301 WILSHIRE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 900733102683034$855.0100

Providers listed are priced at or below the city median and carry a minimum patient rating of 4.0 stars with at least 10 reviews.

Is It Cheaper to See a General Doctor (Adult) Near Los Angeles?

Los Angeles offers competitive pricing compared to nearby areas, with a median of $85 for moderate-complexity visits. Glendale provides similar rates at just $3 more ($88), while Pasadena and Torrance are significantly higher at $178 and $168 respectively. Los Angeles represents one of the most affordable options in the greater metropolitan area for General Doctor (Adult) services.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. Los AngelesProviders
Los Angeles (this city)$85350
Glendale6.3 mi away$88+$39
Pasadena8.7 mi away$178+$9324
Torrance16 mi away$168+$8338

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

General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs by City in California2026

General Doctor (Adult) visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
Chula Vista$130$287$287
La Mesa$130$287$287
Beverly Hills$85$242$251
West Hollywood$85$242$251
Tarzana$80$242$242
Marina Del Rey$85$242$242
Clovis$85$238$238
San Diego$80$236$287
Santa Barbara$80$234$236
Walnut Creek$85$228$228
Concord$85$228$251
Orinda$85$228$251
San Ramon$203$228$228
Danville$80$228$228
Mission Viejo$131$202$204
Fullerton$82$202$204
Santa Rosa$150$202$204
Newport Beach$80$202$204
Napa$88$202$228
Huntington Beach$70$202$238
Eureka$202$202$204
Santa Ana$70$202$204
San Clemente$70$202$204
Yorba Linda$80$202$204
Salinas$168$196$196
Fresno$70$194$238
Visalia$88$194$194
Anaheim$70$180$204
Pasadena$85$178$242
Mission Hills$70$178$203
Covina$80$178$178
Arcadia$178$178$178
Duarte$80$178$205
Garden Grove$129$178$203
Glendora$178$178$178
San Gabriel$159$178$184
Montebello$82$173$178
Torrance$85$168$250
San Juan Capistrano$70$165$202
Laguna Niguel$147$158$171
Bakersfield$70$150$202
San Rafael$150$150$169
Greenbrae$150$150$214
Poway$130$147$287
Sacramento$80$144$228
Redlands$121$141$160
Fremont$80$140$201
Westminster$88$137$203
La Jolla$70$130$287
Vista$86$130$164
Lodi$75$129$159
Pomona$80$116$245
Los Gatos$80$116$236
Morgan Hill$80$109$242
Chico$87$94$287
Redwood City$80$88$251
Escondido$80$88$147
Glendale$78$88$178
Redding$88$88$91
Hanford$75$88$157
Stockton$70$88$152
Atascadero$80$88$113
Marysville$86$88$98
Los Angeles (this city)$80$85$251
San Francisco$80$85$251
Santa Monica$80$85$251
Oakland$80$85$251
Long Beach$70$85$250
Burbank$85$85$242
Berkeley$80$85$251
Emeryville$80$85$88
Riverside$80$85$202
Daly City$85$85$251
Valencia$85$85$85
Thousand Oaks$80$85$106
San Leandro$80$85$251
Sylmar$85$85$202
Simi Valley$85$85$88
Encino$85$85$169
Porter Ranch$85$85$85
Hayward$80$85$221
Burlingame$85$85$251
Palmdale$79$82$88
Stanford$80$80$80
Orange$80$80$202
San Jose$80$80$202
Palo Alto$80$80$80
Irvine$70$80$202
Pleasanton$80$80$228
Modesto$80$80$202
Mountain View$80$80$202
Menlo Park$80$80$80
Laguna Hills$70$80$203
San Luis Obispo$72$80$90
Palm Springs$80$80$85
Castro Valley$80$80$228
Loma Linda$73$80$168
Lancaster$80$80$126
Costa Mesa$80$80$202
Roseville$80$80$88
Santa Maria$80$80$90
Fountain Valley$70$70$178
Rancho Mirage$68$70$287

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.

Cost by Procedure Type

Internal Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Los Angeles, California.

CPT 992132,776 providers

Follow-up, low complexity

$85
Range: $75$169
CPT 992142,792 providers

Follow-up, moderate complexity

$85
Range: $80$250
CPT 992152,545 providers

Follow-up, high complexity

$88
Range: $80$351
CPT 992032,662 providers

New patient, low complexity

$88
Range: $80$244
CPT 992042,655 providers

New patient, moderate complexity

$88
Range: $80$370
CPT 992052,439 providers

New patient, high complexity

$85
Range: $80$460

Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.

Compare Similar Procedures

How does internal medicine visit compare to related procedures in California?

ProcedureCPTLowMedianHighProviders
Family Medicine Visit

Standard office visit with a family medicine physician

99214$70$140$2501,828
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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 — General Doctor (Adult) Costs in Los Angeles

What is the average cost of a General Doctor (Adult) visit in Los Angeles without insurance?

Without insurance, General Doctor (Adult) visits in Los Angeles range from $80 to $251, with a median cost of $85 for moderate-complexity visits. Low-complexity follow-up visits typically cost between $80 and $163, while new patient consultations can range from $80 to $370 depending on complexity. These rates represent what insurance companies have negotiated to pay providers in the Los Angeles area.

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

New patient visits in Los Angeles cost slightly more than follow-ups, though the difference is minimal at the lower end. Low-complexity new patient visits (CPT 99203) range from $80 to $244, while follow-ups (CPT 99213) range from $80 to $163. Moderate-complexity new patient visits can reach $370, compared to $251 for similar follow-up visits.

Are there lower-cost General Doctor (Adult) options in cities near Los Angeles?

Los Angeles actually offers some of the most competitive rates in the region. Glendale is only $3 higher at $88, but Pasadena ($178) and Torrance ($168) are significantly more expensive. Most patients will find Los Angeles provides better value than surrounding cities for General Doctor (Adult) services.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable General Doctor (Adult) in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has 367 active General Doctor (Adult) providers, all individual practitioners. Look for providers who offer rates near the median of $85 rather than the high end of $251. Patient reviews, board certifications, and office location can help you identify the best combination of quality and affordability for your needs.

What should I expect to pay for a General Doctor (Adult) visit in Los Angeles with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's copay structure and deductible status. Insurance companies in Los Angeles have negotiated rates between $80 and $251 with providers, with most paying around the $85 median. Your actual cost may be a fixed copay, coinsurance percentage, or the full amount if you haven't met your deductible.

How many General Doctor (Adult)s are currently practicing in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles currently has 367 active General Doctor (Adult) providers accepting new patients. All of these are individual practitioners, with no group practices represented in our current provider network data. This large provider base helps maintain competitive pricing and good availability for appointments.

Find an Affordable General Doctor (Adult) in Los Angeles — Powered by AI

Understanding your exact costs for a General Doctor (Adult) visit in Los Angeles depends on your specific insurance plan and chosen provider. Our AI cost estimator can analyze your coverage details and provide personalized pricing based on the 367 active providers in your area.

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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 Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity (CPT 99214) in Los Angeles, California.

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

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Data source: UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, CPT 99214, Los Angeles, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

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