Health & Wellness, California

Primary Care Visit cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Primary Care Visit figure in San Francisco is about $245 per visit, about 40% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$245

per visit

Fair price range: $126 to $490

On the low end
$126
On the high end
$490

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.0%past year

Up 7.6%over five years

How prices for physicians' services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Physicians' services, CUUR0000SEMC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Insurance
  2. New vs established
  3. Labs
  4. Telehealth
  5. Clinic type

Ways to pay less

  1. Use in-network
  2. Try telehealth for simple issues
  3. Ask cash-pay menus
  4. Use urgent care for after-hours
  5. Keep records to avoid repeat labs

Primary Care Visit in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$245
$126 to $490
National typical$175
$90 to $350
San Jose, CA$241
$124 to $483
Sunnyvale, CA$238
$122 to $476
Santa Barbara, CA$235
$121 to $469
New York, NY$245
$126 to $490
Honolulu, HI$249
$128 to $497

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Primary Care Visit in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Primary Care Visit typically costs about $245 per visit, with most prices between $126 and $490.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.