Dr. Michael Chung, MD
2358 Lifestyle Way Ste 212, Chattanooga, TN 37421 • +1-661-555-7567
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chattanooga Percentiles
NPI #1346878170 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TN Dermatology providers positions Dr. Michael Chung, MD in Chattanooga at -0.85σ (0th city percentile / 2.82th state percentile, 467 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Chung's longitudinal care intensity (1.5 billed units per patient across 467 individuals) centers on 17000 (239 annual units) and 99213 ($517–$709 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1346878170 (2358 Lifestyle Way Ste 212, Chattanooga) indicates $201.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $201.00 locality benchmark, paired with 13-minute average reception wait and 4.68/5 biomarker openness.
Patients evaluating Dr. Michael Chung in ZIP 37421 note 19 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2007) alongside 1.5 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Chattanooga, TN Dermatology peers
703 annual services across 467 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 239 | 12th | $463 – $634 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 218 | 12th | $517 – $709 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 134 | 12th | $680 – $932 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 70 | 12th | $953 – $1305 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 42 | 12th | $735 – $1007 |
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Dr. Michael Chung, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chung National Provider Identifier | NPI #1346878170 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37421) |
| Dr. Chung Chattanooga CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (703 CMS svcs; Z -0.848σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chattanooga, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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