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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.
Santa Ana, California

Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Santa Ana

Santa Ana's healthcare market features 14 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving Orange County's second-largest city. Patients in Santa Ana pay between $70 and $204 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, with a median of $202. The local provider network consists of 14 individual practitioners and 0 group practices.

Cost Summary for General Doctor (Adult) in Santa Ana

Low Estimate

$70

Median

$202

High Estimate

$204

Providers

8

National avg: $132Santa Ana: $202

54% 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 Santa Ana

Initial consultations with a General Doctor (Adult) typically cost more than follow-up appointments due to the additional time required for health history and assessment. The data below shows Santa Ana pricing for new patient visits (CPT codes 99203 and 99204) and established patient follow-ups (CPT codes 99213 and 99214).

New patient versus follow-up visit cost comparison
Visit TypeLow EstimateHigh Estimate
New Patient VisitCPT 99203/99204$70$271
Follow-Up VisitCPT 99213/99214$70$204

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 Santa Ana

Santa Ana has 14 active General Doctor (Adult) providers available for new patients. Each provider profile below includes patient ratings, accepted insurance plans, and current appointment availability.

Top-rated doctors for this specialty
ProviderOrganizationLocationSpecialty
Dr. Xinming Fu, MD7.0 stars (7 reviews)2001 E 4TH ST, Santa Ana, CA 92705Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Tuan Ta, MD5.0 stars (10 reviews)999 N TUSTIN AVE STE 224, Santa Ana, CA 92705Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Dara Saghafi, MD5.0 stars (6 reviews)1638 E 17TH ST STE A, Santa Ana, CA 92705Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Archana Shah, MD5.0 stars (4 reviews)1002 N. FAIRVIEW, Santa Ana, CA 92703Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Alan Ross, MD5.0 stars (3 reviews)1220 HEMLOCK WAY, Santa Ana, CA 92707Internal 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 Santa Ana Without Insurance

Uninsured patients in Santa Ana can expect to pay between $70 and $204 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit depending on visit complexity. The providers listed below offer transparent self-pay pricing and have been selected for affordability and positive patient reviews.

Affordable self-pay providers priced at or below the city median
ProviderLocationPhoneMedian RateRatingReviews
Dr. Tuan Ta, MD999 N TUSTIN AVE STE 224, Santa Ana, CA 927057146640045$855.010
Dr. Jane Curtis, MD720 N TUSTIN AVE STE 103, Santa Ana, CA 927057145413001$854.715
Dr. Daniel Huang, MD1970 OLD TUSTIN AVE STE A, Santa Ana, CA 927057145420102$854.0118
Dr. Diane Kim, MD2212 E 4TH ST, Santa Ana, CA 927057142883230$854.038

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 Santa Ana?

Santa Ana's median cost of $202 is significantly higher than nearby Orange and Irvine, both at $80 median cost, representing potential savings of $122 per visit. Garden Grove offers a middle option at $178 median cost, just $24 less than Santa Ana rates. Patients willing to travel short distances to Orange or Irvine can access the same quality care at substantially lower negotiated rates.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
CityMedian Costvs. Santa AnaProviders
Santa Ana (this city)$2028
Orange3 mi away$80-$12266
Garden Grove4.7 mi away$178-$245
Irvine4.8 mi away$80-$12226

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

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

Uninsured patients in Santa Ana pay between $70 and $204 for a General Doctor (Adult) visit, with a median cost of $202. The final amount depends on visit complexity, with established patient follow-ups typically costing less than new patient consultations. Most providers offer self-pay discounts below their standard rates.

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

New patient visits in Santa Ana range from $176 median for low complexity (CPT 99203) to $262 median for moderate complexity (CPT 99204). Follow-up visits cost $121 median for low complexity and $202 median for moderate complexity. New patient consultations typically cost $55 to $60 more than comparable follow-up appointments.

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

Yes, both Orange and Irvine offer significantly lower costs at $80 median, saving $122 compared to Santa Ana's $202 median. Garden Grove provides a modest savings at $178 median cost. These nearby cities are within 5 miles and offer the same quality internist care at negotiated rates that are 40-60% lower.

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

Santa Ana has 14 active General Doctor (Adult) providers, all individual practitioners rather than large medical groups. Compare patient ratings, insurance acceptance, and specific negotiated rates with your plan. Costs vary from $70 to $204 even within the same city, so provider selection significantly impacts your out-of-pocket expenses.

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

Your cost depends on your insurance plan's negotiated rates, which range from $70 to $204 in Santa Ana with a $202 median. After insurance, you'll pay your copay, coinsurance, or deductible amount based on your specific benefits. Contact your insurer to confirm your General Doctor (Adult) coverage details and any prior authorization requirements.

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

Santa Ana has 14 active General Doctor (Adult) providers accepting new patients. All 14 are individual practitioners rather than group practices or health systems. This provider count gives patients multiple options while maintaining personalized care relationships typical of independent internist practices.

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

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