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By Jayant Panwar, Healthcare Data AnalystUpdated April 5, 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.
Burbank, California

Cost of a Brain MRI Visit
in Burbank

Burbank's healthcare market currently shows no active Brain MRI providers in our transparency data, reflecting the city's smaller medical footprint compared to nearby Los Angeles metropolitan areas. When services are available, patients in Burbank pay between $85 and $213 for a Brain MRI visit, with a median of $85. Our data reflects 0 active providers (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices) currently offering these services within city limits.

Cost Summary for Brain MRI in Burbank

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$85

High Estimate

$213

Providers

59

National avg: $478Burbank: $85

82% 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 70553MRI brain without contrast, then with contrast). 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 70553 covers

Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 70553 (MRI brain without contrast, then with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.

What CPT 70553 covers: the provider's professional fee for mri brain. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.

Brain MRI Visit Costs by City in California2026

Brain MRI visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
Roseville$80$552$639
Arcadia$80$439$2,737
South Lake Tahoe$178$376$1,298
Pomona$80$291$1,101
Fresno$69$280$2,532
La Jolla$80$272$823
Turlock$80$243$839
San Leandro$58$240$739
San Francisco$80$227$751
Loma Linda$73$227$751
Glendale$86$215$672
Rancho Mirage$80$215$1,898
Santa Rosa$80$210$649
Oakland$60$208$842
San Diego$73$193$1,045
Thousand Oaks$85$187$556
San Jose$80$173$329
Los Gatos$80$173$717
Santa Clara$80$173$597
Campbell$80$173$552
Milpitas$126$173$173
Morgan Hill$80$173$390
Ventura$85$135$443
Bakersfield$70$123$585
Tustin$25$121$870
Northridge$76$121$470
Redondo Beach$83$117$552
San Mateo$80$114$862
San Luis Obispo$80$111$571
Pleasanton$80$104$552
Los Altos$80$103$751
Riverside$25$100$1,051
Pasadena$80$95$606
West Hollywood$90$90$420
Beverly Hills$85$90$456
Marina Del Rey$85$90$387
Tarzana$85$90$90
Duarte$25$90$918
Culver City$82$90$482
Woodland Hills$85$90$989
Santa Barbara$73$88$654
Anaheim$25$88$552
Los Angeles$80$85$539
Santa Monica$85$85$531
Torrance$80$85$552
Burbank (this city)$85$85$213
Encino$85$85$552
Valencia$85$85$506
Van Nuys$80$85$759
Westlake Village$85$85$198
Mission Viejo$25$85$494
Sylmar$52$85$596
West Hills$81$85$732
Porter Ranch$77$85$85
Simi Valley$81$85$828
Manhattan Beach$85$85$435
Whittier$35$85$552
Calabasas$80$85$85
Los Alamitos$25$85$467
Santa Clarita$83$85$90
Sherman Oaks$83$85$1,731
Stanford$80$80$315
Palo Alto$80$80$171
Irvine$25$80$500
Modesto$80$80$147
Mountain View$80$80$552
Newport Beach$25$80$634
Long Beach$25$80$806
Palm Springs$25$80$85
Redwood City$80$80$377
Menlo Park$80$80$303
Santa Ana$25$80$147
Fremont$80$80$552
Fountain Valley$25$80$299
Fullerton$25$80$572
Salinas$80$80$755
Yorba Linda$25$80$90
Sunnyvale$80$80$173
Burlingame$80$80$84
Emeryville$80$80$80
Livermore$80$80$461
Laguna Hills$25$60$441
Costa Mesa$25$52$80

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.

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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 — Brain MRI Costs in Burbank

What is the average cost of a Brain MRI visit in Burbank without insurance?

Without insurance, Brain MRI visits in Burbank range from $85 to $213, with a median cost of $85. This represents the negotiated rates that insurance companies pay, which often serve as a baseline for self-pay pricing. Many providers offer payment plans or sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.

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

Our current data for Burbank only includes established patient visits at a median of $85. New patient consultations typically cost 20-40% more than follow-up visits due to additional time needed for initial evaluation. Specific new patient rates for Burbank are not available in our current dataset.

Are there lower-cost Brain MRI options in cities near Burbank?

Burbank's median cost of $85 is actually among the most affordable in the region. San Francisco charges a median of $227, while cities like Roseville reach $552 for similar services. Patients in Burbank already have access to competitive pricing compared to other California markets.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Brain MRI in Burbank?

With 0 active providers currently listed in Burbank, patients should expand their search to nearby cities. Focus on doctors who accept your insurance and have strong patient reviews. The $85 median rate in Burbank represents good value when services become available.

What should I expect to pay for a Brain MRI visit in Burbank with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure. The $85 to $213 range represents what insurers have negotiated to pay providers. Your portion could be a fixed copay or percentage of these amounts after meeting your deductible.

How many Brain MRIs are currently practicing in Burbank?

Our transparency data shows 0 active Brain MRI providers currently practicing in Burbank. This includes both individual practitioners and group practices. Patients may need to seek care in nearby cities like Los Angeles or Glendale, where more specialists are available.

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Jayant Panwar

CEO & Healthcare Data Analyst, Momentary Labs

Last updated: April 5, 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 MRI brain without contrast, then with contrast (CPT 70553) in Burbank, 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 70553, Burbank, 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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