Updated March 2026
MRI of the Brain in San Francisco Bay Area typically costs between $2,199 and $2,758, with a median of $2,428 across 9 hospitals. ProcedureRadar sources this data from federally mandated Machine-Readable Files (45 CFR Part 180). Prices vary by facility type, included services, and case complexity.
The price range across 9 hospitals. A narrow range means prices are consistent; a wide range means they vary significantly.
Cheapest in San Francisco Bay Area
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These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
The same outpatient procedure can cost several times more at one hospital than another in the same metro, based on cash-discount prices across our dataset. In some cases the spread is 8x or wider, and at the top of the distribution the gap can be far more extreme. We track this across more than 1,100 procedure-and-metro combinations so you can see where the spread is widest before you book.
Sorted by cheapest first. Select any hospital to see full pricing and contact info.
| Compare | Hospital | Median Price | Range | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Oakland Richmond | $2,199 | $463 to $5,426 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Walnut Creek | $2,199 | $463 to $5,426 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Antioch | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fremont | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Redwood City | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Francisco | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Jose | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Santa Clara | $2,428 | $873 to $4,236 | Moderate | View File | |
| MARINHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER | $2,758 | $511 to $5,544 | Low | View File |
Before You Schedule
These prices are a starting point for your research, not a final quote. We recommend calling the hospital's billing department with your insurance information for a personalized estimate. Knowing the typical price range puts you in a stronger position to ask the right questions.
Call HospitalCash pay prices for mri of the brain in the San Francisco Bay Area metro area range from $2,199 to $2,758 based on data from 9 hospitals reporting under federal price transparency rules. The median price is $2,428. Prices vary based on the type of facility, whether additional services are included, and the complexity of your specific case.
If you're paying out of pocket, call the hospital's billing department and ask for their self-pay or cash discount rate. Many hospitals offer 30-60% discounts for upfront cash payment. You can also request a Good Faith Estimate, which hospitals are required to provide under the No Surprises Act.
Pricing data sourced from federally mandated hospital Machine-Readable Files.
Disclosure required by 45 CFR Part 180.
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