Healthcare Procedure Costs: Northeast
New York, New England, and the Mid-Atlantic — high malpractice costs and urban practice expenses drive fees above the national average.
17 Medicare payment areas · Covering NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, ME, NH, VT, RI · Data: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Cities in the Northeast
Pick a city to see local procedure prices and what hospitals charge:
| City | State | vs National avg |
|---|---|---|
| NYC SUBURBS/LONG ISLAND | NY | +21% above |
| MANHATTAN | NY | +17% above |
| QUEENS | NY | +16% above |
| NORTHERN NJ | NJ | +11% above |
| METROPOLITAN BOSTON | MA | +10% above |
| POUGHKPSIE/N NYC SUBURBS | NY | +9% above |
| CONNECTICUT | CT | +7% above |
| REST OF NEW JERSEY | NJ | +7% above |
| METROPOLITAN PHILADELPHIA | PA | +5% above |
| REST OF MASSACHUSETTS | MA | +1% above |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE | NH | +1% above |
| RHODE ISLAND | RI | +1% above |
| SOUTHERN MAINE | ME | -4% below |
| REST OF NEW YORK | NY | -5% below |
| REST OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | -5% below |
| VERMONT | VT | -5% below |
| REST OF MAINE | ME | -8% below |
What Common Procedures Cost in the Northeast
These are the Medicare-allowed physician fees for common procedures, showing the range across localities in this region. The physician fee is what the doctor receives — it does not include hospital facility fees, which are typically much higher.
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Important: These figures come from publicly available Medicare fee schedule data and hospital price transparency filings. They are not a quote or guarantee of what you will pay. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan, deductible, facility, and specific clinical circumstances. Always verify costs with your facility and insurance provider before scheduling. This content is for educational purposes only.
Data last updated: June 2026