Doppler Ultrasound Cost in Maine (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a doppler ultrasound cost in Maine?
You could pay $85 or $383 for the same doppler ultrasound in Maine - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 32 reporting hospitals is $124. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where doppler ultrasound costs vary in Maine
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Cheapest Doppler Ultrasound Providers in Maine
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($124) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy Hospital | Portland, ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 2 | Eastern Maine Medical Center | ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 3 | The Aroostook Medical Center | ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 4 | Mayo Regional Hospital | Dover Foxcroft, ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 5 | Sebasticook Valley Health | Pittsfield, ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 6 | Maine Coast Regional Health Facilities | Ellsworth, ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 7 | Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | ME | $81 | $43 below |
| 8 | Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital | ME | $81 | $43 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
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Quick take
- Mercy Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $81 - $43 below the median posted price ($124), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $126, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $107 to $244 | $175 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 25 | $31 to $759 | $156 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 31 | $81 to $646 | $126 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 22 | $34 to $520 | $174 |
| Aetna | 21 | $25 to $889 | $146 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 20 | $25 to $939 | $95 |
| Cigna | 20 | $51 to $893 | $179 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with Medicare in Maine?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for doppler ultrasound is about $107 to $244 (typically near $175). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $35 on a $175 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with insurance in Maine?
Across 25 Maine hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for doppler ultrasound average $31 to $759 per hospital, with a median near $156. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost without insurance in Maine?
Cash (self-pay) prices for doppler ultrasound at 31 Maine hospitals range from $81 to $646, with a median of $126. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for doppler ultrasound at 22 Maine hospitals range from $34 to $520, with a median near $174. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with Aetna in Maine?
Aetna negotiated rates for doppler ultrasound at 21 Maine hospitals range from $25 to $889, with a median near $146. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with UnitedHealthcare in Maine?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for doppler ultrasound at 20 Maine hospitals range from $25 to $939, with a median near $95. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost with Cigna in Maine?
Cigna negotiated rates for doppler ultrasound at 20 Maine hospitals range from $51 to $893, with a median near $179. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for doppler ultrasound
The same doppler ultrasound bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $29–$1,402
- Professional fee $177–$948
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $84–$646
- Professional fee $177–$948
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
MaineHealth is the dominant system and covers most of Maine's hospital capacity, creating a largely non-competitive market outside Portland. Maine's extensive rural hospital network includes many critical access facilities where cost-based Medicare reimbursement applies. Northern Maine is one of the most medically isolated regions in the Eastern US.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $964, including MaineHealth at $1,402, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $121 versus $180 inpatient (about 1.5× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$124 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$25 |
| Out-of-network provider | $273+ |
Frequently asked questions: doppler ultrasound costs in Maine
How much does a doppler ultrasound cost in Maine?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $90, with most facilities between $21 and $103 (based on 30 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Maine hospitals run $81–$646; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a doppler ultrasound in Maine?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Maine data is Mercy Hospital in Portland at about $81. By metro, Lewiston has the lowest median ($158). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a doppler ultrasound so much cheaper at some Maine hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 4.9× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Maine, the median cash (self-pay) price is $126 versus a median negotiated rate of $156 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a doppler ultrasound in Maine?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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