Dr. Michelle Hwang, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 • +1-651-555-5137
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charleston Percentiles
NPI #1770945917 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Statistical peer benchmarking across SC Otolaryngology providers positions Dr. Michelle Hwang, MD in Charleston at -0.26σ (53.33th city percentile / 51.75th state percentile, 141 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 58 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Hwang (averaging 20.0 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination) represents 4% of tracked volume (126 encounters), paired with 31231 (93x).
At 171 Ashley Ave (29425), Dr. Michelle Hwang, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.71/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Hwang (MD, NPI #1770945917) includes accredited doctoral training (1992, 34 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 171 Ashley Ave.
Compared against Charleston, SC Otolaryngology peers
2,820 annual services across 141 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 126 | 53.33th | $39 – $54 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 93 | 53.33th | $78 – $107 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 70 | 49.33th | $57 – $78 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 48 | 54.33th | $27 – $42 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 33 | 54.33th | $25 – $40 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (58 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,450 | 53.33th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Michelle Hwang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hwang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770945917 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29425) |
| Dr. Hwang Charleston CMS Volume Rank | 53.33th Pct (2,820 CMS svcs; Z -0.262σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Charleston, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.88/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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