What Does Stem Cell Therapy Cost in Phoenix, AZ?
The cost of PRP and stem cell therapy at Premier Pain Management comes down to three things:
- Which treatment you need: PRP made from your own blood, or stem cell therapy
- How it is given: an injection into a joint, or an IV infusion
- How many areas are treated: one joint, two joints, or an IV combined with a joint
Treating two joints in one visit costs less than two separate visits, and an IV combined with a joint injection is discounted too. Insurance does not cover the treatment itself, but it often covers the care around it, and we offer patient financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Your exact price is given to you in writing after a provider examines you and reviews your imaging, before anything is scheduled.
Why Your Price Starts With an Exam
Two people can walk in with the same knee pain and leave with two different treatment plans, and two different costs. The right treatment is a medical decision, not a menu item. It depends on:
- What your provider finds during your exam
- What your imaging shows
- What you have already tried
- What you want to get back to doing
A provider cannot know those things from a phone call, and neither can a web page. That is why we quote after your visit, not before.
What we will commit to is this. You will get a real number, in writing, before anything is scheduled. And if regenerative therapy is not the right answer for your joint, we will tell you that instead of selling you one.
How Your Price Is Built
Four things set your number: which therapy your plan calls for, how many joints are treated, whether you need a joint injection or an IV, and whether your plan is one treatment or a planned series.
By the Joint
A targeted injection into one structure, such as a knee, a shoulder, a hip, or a tendon. Priced per joint treated, whichever therapy your plan calls for.
By IV
An infusion rather than a single-site injection, used when the problem is not confined to one joint. Priced per infusion.
Combined, for Less
Two joints in the same visit are discounted, and an IV paired with a joint injection is discounted. For example:
- Two knees in one visit
- One IV plus one shoulder
Always ask for the combined number rather than adding two prices together.
What We Use
PRP is prepared from your own blood. Our stem cell therapy uses mesenchymal stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s jelly).
Because the cells come from donated tissue, there is no bone marrow draw or fat collection procedure, so there is no second procedure to pay for or recover from.
What Affects the Cost of PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
Which treatment your plan calls for
PRP and stem cell therapy are different treatments with different costs. Which one your provider recommends depends on your exam and imaging, not on which one sounds more advanced.
How many areas are treated
Each joint or area treated adds to the cost. Treating two joints in the same visit, or pairing an IV with a joint injection, is discounted compared with doing them separately.
How advanced your condition is
Early joint irritation, a partial tendon injury, and advanced wear in a joint are three different problems. More advanced conditions may call for a larger plan or a planned series of treatments, which affects the total.
One treatment or a series
Some patients are treated once per area. Others do better with a planned series spaced over time. Your quote shows the full plan, not just the first visit.
The Cost of PRP Therapy
PRP is usually the less expensive option because it is a simpler treatment. A small amount of your own blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and injected into the area being treated, all in the same visit. Providers often consider PRP first for milder or earlier-stage problems such as early joint irritation and tendon or ligament injuries. Learn more about how PRP works on our regenerative medicine page.
The Cost of Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy usually costs more than PRP. At Premier Pain Management, we use mesenchymal stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s jelly), so nothing is collected from your body. That means no bone marrow draw or fat collection, and no second procedure to pay for or recover from. Stem cell therapy can be given as a joint injection or as an IV infusion, and it is often considered for more advanced conditions or when milder options have not been enough.
Adding Cold Laser Therapy
Some treatment plans include a cold laser step, also called photobiomodulation, to support the treated area. If your plan includes it, your written quote will show it, so there are no surprises.
If you already know which area is bothering you, see how we approach pain in your knees, hips, shoulders, and back.
What Your Quoted Price Includes
When you are quoted at Premier Pain Management, the number covers your treatment as planned, not a starting figure that grows once you are in the chair. Your examination happens before any quote exists, so the price you are given is built on what the provider actually found. You will know what is included and what is not before you decide.
Does Insurance Cover Regenerative Medicine?
In most cases, no. Carriers generally classify regenerative injections and infusions as investigational and do not cover the treatment itself. Plan on paying out of pocket for the procedure.
What insurance often does cover is a meaningful share of the care around it, such as:
- Office visits and your examination
- Imaging
- Conventional treatments in the same plan, such as chiropractic care and rehab
Coverage varies by carrier and plan, so our staff verifies your specific benefits before you commit to anything.
If your pain came from a car accident or a workplace injury, the picture changes. Those cases are frequently handled through the at-fault carrier or workers’ compensation. Tell us at your first call so we route you correctly.
Financing and Payment Options
Most regenerative treatment is paid out of pocket, which makes how you pay as real a question as what it costs. Premier Pain Management offers patient financing through Cherry and CareCredit. You can review current terms on our payment options page, either before your visit or after you have your quote.
Our staff reviews financial options with you before anything is scheduled. We would rather build a plan you can finish than start a course of treatment you have to abandon halfway through, so bring your payment questions with you.
Find Out If You Are a Candidate
This is the step that turns a range into a number. A provider examines the joint and reviews your imaging. You find out whether you are a candidate at all, honestly, including when the answer is no.
If you are, you get the recommended therapy, whether it is a joint injection or an IV, how many sessions the plan calls for, what is included, and the total cost in writing. You also get your financing options in the same visit.
Who Performs Your Treatment
Regenerative medicine has a wide quality range, and price alone will not tell you which end you are at. At Premier Pain Management, regenerative treatments are performed in-house by Shaun Hampton, FNP-C, a licensed family nurse practitioner on our staff. In October 2026, Shaun completed Harvard Medical School’s continuing education course “Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care.” The person who performs your treatment is the person you meet at your visit.
Regenerative care here also sits inside a full pain practice. Our team includes chiropractors and nurse practitioners working within one coordinated plan, so if regenerative therapy is not right for your joint, there are other treatments in the building, and we will say so.
How This Compares to Your Other Options
| Option | Usually covered by insurance? | What it does | Typical downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP or stem cell therapy | No (care around it often is) | Aims to calm inflammation and support the body’s own repair | Usually a few days of soreness |
| Cortisone injection | Usually | Calms inflammation quickly; the effect fades over time | Usually a day or two |
| Prescription pain medication | Usually | Manages the symptom, an ongoing cost | None |
| Joint replacement surgery | Usually | Replaces the joint; the decision cannot be reversed | Weeks to months |
Regenerative therapy does not close any doors. If it helps, you may delay or avoid a major procedure. If it does not, surgery and every other option are still available to you.
What Results Can You Expect?
Everyone responds differently. Many patients notice less pain and better movement, often starting a few weeks after treatment and continuing to build over several months. Some get moderate relief, and some do not get the result they hoped for. How you respond depends on your condition, how advanced it is, your overall health, and how closely you follow your recovery plan.
We do not guarantee results, and we do not pressure anyone to decide. At your visit, your provider will tell you honestly whether you look like a good candidate, and if you do not, we will say so.
Common Questions About Cost
How much does regenerative medicine cost in Phoenix?
It is priced by the joint treated or by IV infusion, and your total depends on which therapy you need, how many areas are treated, and how advanced the joint is. Premier Pain Management quotes your exact price in writing after an exam and imaging review, not over the phone.
Why won’t you give me a price over the phone?
Because any number given before a provider sees your joint is a guess that will change. You get a written quote at your visit instead.
Do I pay less if I treat more than one joint?
Yes. Two joints in the same visit are discounted, and an IV combined with a joint injection is discounted. Ask for the combined number rather than adding separate prices together.
Will my insurance pay for it?
Generally not for the treatment itself, which most carriers classify as investigational. Insurance often does cover the office visit, imaging, and conventional treatments in the same plan. Our staff verifies your benefits before treatment.
Can I finance regenerative treatment?
Yes. Premier Pain Management offers patient financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Current terms are on our payment options page, and our staff reviews financial options with you before anything is scheduled.
What if my pain came from a car accident or a work injury?
Those cases are frequently handled through the at-fault carrier or workers’ compensation rather than out of pocket. Tell us at your first call and we will route you correctly.
How do I find out if I am a candidate?
Call any of our three offices to schedule a visit. A provider examines the joint and reviews your imaging, then tells you whether regenerative treatment fits, what it would involve, and what it would cost in writing.
Who performs the treatment?
Shaun Hampton, FNP-C, a licensed family nurse practitioner on staff at Premier Pain Management, performs regenerative treatments in house. In October 2026 he completed Harvard Medical School’s continuing education course “Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care.”
Do you harvest bone marrow or fat for stem cell therapy?
No. Our stem cell therapy uses mesenchymal stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s jelly), so there is no collection procedure from your own body.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients are treated once per joint; some conditions do better with a planned series. Your provider tells you which you are looking at, and what it costs in total, before you start rather than after.
What is the difference between PRP and stem cell therapy?
PRP is made from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, concentrated in the office, and injected the same visit. Our stem cell therapy uses mesenchymal stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s jelly) and can be given as a joint injection or an IV. Which one your provider recommends depends on your exam and imaging.
How long do the results last?
It varies by person and by condition. Your provider will give you realistic expectations for your situation at your visit, based on your exam and imaging.
Is regenerative medicine worth the cost?
That is a personal decision. The patients who feel best about it are the ones who went in with clear expectations, were good candidates on exam, and followed through on their recovery plan. Your visit gives you the real information to decide.
Can I go back to work the same day?
These are in-office treatments, and you go home the same day. Many people with desk or light-duty jobs return to work the same day or the next. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity usually need to wait longer, and your provider will give you specific activity guidance before you leave.
What conditions can regenerative medicine help?
Most often joint pain from wear in the knees, hips, shoulders, and spine, along with tendon and ligament injuries. Whether you are a candidate is decided after an exam and a review of your imaging and treatment history.
Are there risks or side effects?
Every medical treatment carries some risk. The most common effects are temporary soreness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, which usually settle within a few days. Any time the skin is punctured there is a small risk of infection. Your provider will go over the specific risks with you before anything is scheduled.
Which offices offer regenerative treatment?
All three: Phoenix (Maryvale), Mesa, and Queen Creek.
Get Your Number
A web page can tell you how the price is built. It cannot tell you what your knee, your shoulder, or your hip will cost. That takes an exam, your imaging, and a provider willing to tell you honestly whether this is the right call for you at all.
Visit any of our offices in Phoenix (Maryvale), Mesa, and Queen Creek to find out if you are a candidate. Call or text (480) 954-2491, or send us a message below.