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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.
Westlake Village, California

Cost of a Brain MRI Visit
in Westlake Village

Westlake Village's healthcare market currently shows zero active Brain MRI providers in our coverage network, reflecting the area's specialized medical landscape. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $85 and $198 for a Brain MRI consultation, with a median cost of $85. The provider breakdown includes 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices actively accepting new patients for Brain MRI services.

Cost Summary for Brain MRI in Westlake Village

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$85

High Estimate

$198

Providers

31

National avg: $478Westlake Village: $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$85$85$213
Encino$85$85$552
Valencia$85$85$506
Van Nuys$80$85$759
Westlake Village (this city)$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 Westlake Village

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

Without insurance, Brain MRI visits in Westlake Village range from $85 to $198, with a median cost of $85. These rates represent negotiated insurance prices and may serve as a baseline for self-pay patients. The actual cash price may vary depending on the specific provider and services included.

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

Current data for Westlake Village shows established patient visits (CPT 99214) cost a median of $85. New patient consultation rates are not available in our current dataset for this area. Typically, initial consultations cost 20-40% more than follow-up visits due to the additional evaluation time required.

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

Westlake Village already offers competitive rates with a median of $85, which is at the California state median. This represents excellent value compared to nearby options like Arcadia ($439 median) or San Francisco ($227 median). Most surrounding cities show higher costs for Brain MRI consultations.

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

With 0 active providers currently in our Westlake Village network, patients should consider expanding their search to nearby cities. Focus on providers who accept your insurance plan and compare the negotiated rates, which typically range from $85 to $198 for Brain MRI consultations in this region.

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

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure. The insurance companies have negotiated rates between $85 and $198 with area providers. You'll typically pay either a fixed copay or a percentage of the negotiated rate after meeting your deductible.

How many Brain MRIs are currently practicing in Westlake Village?

Our current network shows 0 active Brain MRI providers in Westlake Village, with no individual practitioners or group practices currently accepting new patients. This reflects the specialized nature of neuroimaging services, which are often concentrated in larger medical centers in nearby cities.

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

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