Porter-Starke Services
Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso, IN publishes cash prices for 30 common procedures listed here, from its own machine-readable price file updated Aug 6, 2026. Compared with other hospitals in the state, its outpatient cash prices are below the Indiana median for 7 of 9 procedures and above it for 2. Select a procedure to compare it with other hospitals nearby.
701 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Collected Sep 22, 2026 Source price file Check a bill from this hospital (219) 531-3500
Psychiatric hospital Nonprofit hospital No emergency department CCN 154052 · CMS hospital register NPI 1497807572
Some prices here are not compared
Porter-Starke Services is a psychiatric hospital. Its price file also lists scans, lab tests and procedures, but these are generally provided to its own inpatients, not booked by outside patients, so they are not compared with other hospitals here. Only its psychiatric evaluation and therapy prices are compared.
The price file shows no self-pay discount
For 37 of the 37 prices listed here, the cash price in Porter-Starke Services's file equals its full list price (chargemaster), so the file publishes no self-pay discount. That is why it compares as expensive. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients or offer financial assistance based on income: before a planned visit, ask the billing office for its self-pay rate and discount policy in writing. Other US hospitals whose cash price is their full list price.
Financial assistance
Nonprofit hospital: it must offer free or discounted care to patients who qualify. How to apply
Porter-Starke Services is a nonprofit hospital in the CMS register. Under section 501(r) of the federal tax code it must have a written Financial Assistance Policy with a free application, publish both on its website, and charge patients who qualify no more than the amounts generally billed to insured patients for emergency and other medically necessary care. Who qualifies depends on household income; the policy states the limits.
You can apply up to 240 days after the first bill. Before collection actions such as credit reporting or a lawsuit, the hospital must tell you about the policy and wait at least 120 days after that bill. Ask the billing office for the policy and the application before you pay, or search the hospital's website for “financial assistance”. Letters you can copy.
Source: IRS, section 501(r) requirements for nonprofit hospitals.
CMS price transparency record
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces the rule that makes hospitals publish their prices. Its public enforcement list shows 3 actions for a hospital named Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso, IN:
- Sep 4, 2024 Corrective action plan requested
- Dec 11, 2024 Corrective action plan requested
- Mar 14, 2025 Case closed
Corrective action plan requested: CMS asked the hospital to submit a plan to fix the problems it found. Case closed: CMS closed the case after the hospital addressed the problems.
A notice records a step in a CMS review; it is not a court finding. Source: CMS, Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, actions through Jul 31, 2026.
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Indiana | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 Inpatient Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner ER Consult - Level 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $21.19–$33.30 | — | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem CPT 99282 Inpatient Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner ER Consult - Level 2 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $34.99–$56.47 | — | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem CPT 99283 Inpatient Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner ER Consult - Level 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $62.75–$94.45 | — | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem CPT 99284 Inpatient Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner ER Consult - Level 4 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $114.69–$159.95 | — | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem CPT 99285 Inpatient Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner ER Consult - Level 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $166.55–$237.74 | — | — |
| Family therapy with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847 Family w/patient - Therapists | $134.00 | $134.00 | $57.00–$114.08 | 29% below | — |
| Family therapy with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847 Family w/patient - Psychologist | $158.00 | $158.00 | $60.00–$140.06 | 16% below | — |
| Family therapy without the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90846 Family without patient - Therapists | $131.00 | $131.00 | $57.00–$111.00 | 36% below | — |
| Family therapy without the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90846 Family without patient - Psychologist | $156.00 | $156.00 | $60.00–$134.74 | 24% below | — |
| Group psychotherapy session CPT 90853 Group - Therapists | $60.00 | $60.00 | $17.18–$40.00 | 70% below | — |
| Group psychotherapy session CPT 90853 Group - Psychologists | $66.00 | $66.00 | $17.18–$40.00 | 67% below | — |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 Injection | $20.00 | $20.00 | $12.00–$23.63 | — | — |
| Mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services CPT 90791 Therapy Initial Evaluation - Therapists | $188.00 | $188.00 | $57.00–$156.00 | 25% below | — |
| Mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services CPT 90791 Therapy Initial Evaluation-Psychologist | $230.00 | $230.00 | $60.00–$167.49 | 8% below | — |
| New patient office visit, about 30 minutes CPT 99203 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner New Patient - level 3 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $72.60–$106.19 | — | — |
| New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner New Patient - level 4 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $55.54–$167.70 | — | — |
| New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner New Patient - level 5 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $120.00–$266.61 | — | — |
| New patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes CPT 99202 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner New Patient - level 2 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $48.40–$86.95 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 18–39 CPT 99385 Preventative Medicine - New Patient Ages 18-39 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $94.69–$141.00 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 40–64 CPT 99386 Preventative Medicine - New Patient Ages 40-64 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $109.50–$160.00 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 65 or older CPT 99387 Preventative Medicine - New Patient Ages 65 and Up | $289.00 | $289.00 | $118.86–$173.40 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 18–39 CPT 99395 Preventative Medicine - Established Patient Ages 18-39 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $78.97–$117.00 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 40–64 CPT 99396 Preventative Medicine - Established Patient Ages 40-64 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $84.17–$127.80 | — | — |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 65 or older CPT 99397 Preventative Medicine - Established Patient Ages 65 and up | $242.00 | $242.00 | $97.58–$145.20 | — | — |
| Psychiatric evaluation with medical services CPT 90792 Psychiatrist Evaluation | $232.00 | $232.00 | $60.00–$187.20 | 18% above | — |
| Psychological testing evaluation by a psychologist or physician, first hour CPT 96130 Psych testing First Hour | $208.00 | $208.00 | $105.52–$145.64 | — | — |
| Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes CPT 90839 Psychotherapy for Crisis, 30 to 74 min | $200.00 | $200.00 | $106.43–$174.70 | 79% above | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes CPT 90832 Therapy Individual, 16 to 37 min - Therapists | $95.00 | $95.00 | $33.00–$62.72 | 3% below | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes CPT 90832 Therapy Individual, 16 to 37 min - Psychologist | $114.00 | $114.00 | $33.00–$83.62 | 16% above | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 45 minutes CPT 90834 Therapy Individual, 38 to 52 min - Therapists | $132.00 | $132.00 | $57.00–$103.03 | 6% below | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 45 minutes CPT 90834 Therapy Individual, 38 to 52 min - Psychologist | $158.00 | $158.00 | $60.00–$111.50 | 12% above | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 60 minutes CPT 90837 Therapy Individual, 53 min or more - Therapists | $168.00 | $168.00 | $60.00–$125.29 | 21% below | — |
| Psychotherapy session, 60 minutes CPT 90837 Therapy Individual, 53 min or more - Psychologist | $204.00 | $204.00 | $60.00–$167.05 | 4% below | — |
| Returning patient office visit, high complexity or 40+ minutes CPT 99215 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner Office visit - level 5 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $61.00–$145.34 | — | — |
| Returning patient office visit, low complexity or 20+ minutes CPT 99213 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner Office visit - level 3 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $34.00–$80.00 | — | — |
| Returning patient office visit, moderate complexity or 30+ minutes CPT 99214 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner Office visit - level 4 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $38.00–$120.00 | — | — |
| Returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes CPT 99212 Psychiatrist or Nurse Practioner Office visit - level 2 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $24.63–$45.00 | — | — |
Source file: https://www.porterstarke.org/351330771_porter-starke-services-inc-_standardcharges/