CMS Price Transparency Data

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

Facility: Heywood Hospital -

Billing Code: 90716 (HCPCS)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$203
modeled fair price · typically $60–$307
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$152
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $51 under the fair price
Fair price $203 This hospital $152 Cash price $208 Hospital's list price $325

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How this hospital compares to other MA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 7 of 8 other MA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $120 Priciest $196

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is about $203. Heywood Hospital - charges insurers about $152, or about $208 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Gardner, MA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $181 —
Harvard Pilgrim $178 —
Tufts Health Plan $124 - $126 —
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $90

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals