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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.
Pasadena, California

Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Pasadena

Pasadena's healthcare market features several major health systems including Huntington Health and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, creating competitive pricing for General Doctor (Adult) services. Patients in Pasadena pay between $85 and $242 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, with a median cost of $178. The city has 63 active providers, all individual practitioners with no large group practices participating in the local market.

Cost Summary for General Doctor (Adult) in Pasadena

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$178

High Estimate

$242

Providers

24

National avg: $132Pasadena: $178

35% above 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 Pasadena

Initial consultations with a General Doctor (Adult) typically cost more than routine follow-up appointments due to the time and complexity involved in establishing care. The data below shows pricing across different visit types in Pasadena, from low-complexity follow-ups (CPT 99213) starting at $121 median cost to moderate-complexity new patient visits (CPT 99204) reaching $271 median cost.

New patient versus follow-up visit cost comparison
Visit TypeLow EstimateHigh Estimate
New Patient VisitCPT 99203/99204$85$370
Follow-Up VisitCPT 99213/99214$85$242

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 Pasadena

Pasadena currently has 63 active General Doctor (Adult) providers available to serve patients throughout the city. Each provider profile includes detailed cost information, insurance acceptance, and patient ratings to help you make an informed choice.

Top-rated doctors for this specialty
ProviderOrganizationLocationSpecialty
Dr. Joy Weissman, MD5.0 stars (24 reviews)10 CONGRESS ST, Pasadena, CA 91105Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Gregor Paronian, MD5.0 stars (20 reviews)1713 E WALNUT ST, Pasadena, CA 91106Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Ming Chong, MD5.0 stars (15 reviews)675 ARROYO PKWY, Pasadena, CA 91105Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. James Wallstrom, MD5.0 stars (12 reviews)50 BELLEFONTAINE ST, Pasadena, CA 91105Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Andrew Muller, MD5.0 stars (5 reviews)301 S FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105Internal 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 Pasadena Without Insurance

Uninsured patients in Pasadena can expect to pay between $85 and $242 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit depending on the complexity of care needed. The providers listed below offer transparent self-pay pricing and have been selected based on affordability and strong patient satisfaction ratings.

Affordable self-pay providers priced at or below the city median
ProviderLocationPhoneMedian RateRatingReviews
Dr. Joy Weissman, MD10 CONGRESS ST, Pasadena, CA 911056267922166$855.024
Dr. James Wallstrom, MD50 BELLEFONTAINE ST, Pasadena, CA 911056267924115$855.012
Dr. Gregor Paronian, MD1713 E WALNUT ST, Pasadena, CA 911066266963607$855.020
Dr. Marcia Jablon, MD50 BELLEFONTAINE STREET, Pasadena, CA 911056267921912$854.8127
Yuan Yuan, M.D., PH.D.10 CONGRESS ST STE 200, Pasadena, CA 911054243140190$854.870

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 Pasadena?

Patients in Pasadena face significantly higher costs compared to nearby cities, with the median $178 rate substantially above Los Angeles ($85) and Glendale ($88), both within 10 miles. The closest comparable pricing is found in Pomona at $116 median cost, still $62 less than Pasadena rates. This price difference may reflect Pasadena's concentration of individual practitioners rather than larger group practices that often offer more competitive rates.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. PasadenaProviders
Pasadena (this city)$17824
Glendale6.3 mi away$88-$909
Los Angeles8.7 mi away$85-$93350
Pomona23.5 mi away$116-$627

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus Pasadena 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 (this city)$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$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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena

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

Without insurance, General Doctor (Adult) visits in Pasadena cost between $85 and $242, with a median price of $178. The wide range reflects different visit complexities, from routine follow-ups at the lower end to comprehensive new patient evaluations at the higher end. These rates come from actual negotiated contracts between insurance companies and providers.

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

New patient visits cost significantly more than follow-ups in Pasadena. A low-complexity new patient visit (CPT 99203) has a median cost of $180, while a moderate-complexity new patient visit (CPT 99204) reaches $271. In comparison, follow-up visits range from $121 median for low complexity to $178 median for moderate complexity.

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

Yes, nearby cities offer substantially lower rates than Pasadena's $178 median cost. Los Angeles, just 8.7 miles away, has a median cost of $85, while Glendale at 6.3 miles away offers rates at $88 median. Pomona, located 23.5 miles from Pasadena, provides a middle option at $116 median cost.

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

Pasadena has 63 individual practitioners offering General Doctor (Adult) services, with costs ranging from $85 to $242. Look for providers at the lower end of this range while checking patient reviews and board certifications. Many providers offer transparent pricing for both insured and self-pay patients.

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

With insurance, your cost depends on your specific plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure applied to the negotiated rates of $85 to $242. Most insurance plans have pre-negotiated these rates with Pasadena providers, so your out-of-pocket cost will be a percentage of the $178 median rate. Contact your insurance company to understand your specific benefits.

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

Pasadena currently has 63 active General Doctor (Adult) providers, all operating as individual practitioners. The city notably has no large group practices in this specialty, which may contribute to the higher median costs compared to nearby cities. This provider density offers patients multiple options while maintaining competitive quality standards.

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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 Pasadena, 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 99214, Pasadena, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

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