Dr. Inku Hwang, MD
820 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 • +1-912-555-7870
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Wenatchee Percentiles
NPI #1487740965 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Wenatchee, WA (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Inku Hwang, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 51 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 58.4th WA percentile (-0.31σ Z-score) based on 1,517 billed procedures for 617 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Hwang is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 561 annual services, $166–$227 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 379/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 319/yr).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Hwang's baseline new-consult rate near $222.00 in Wenatchee, WA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 21-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 12 years of clinical practice following 2014 graduation from medical training, Dr. Inku Hwang integrates 51 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Wenatchee metro patients.
Compared against Wenatchee, WA Gastroenterology peers
1,517 annual services across 617 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 561 | 66.67th | $166 – $227 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 379 | 61.67th | $399 – $547 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 319 | 62.67th | $331 – $454 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 152 | 61.67th | $444 – $609 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 106 | 70.67th | $233 – $320 |
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Dr. Inku Hwang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hwang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1487740965 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98801) |
| Dr. Hwang Wenatchee CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (1,517 CMS svcs; Z -0.309σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Wenatchee, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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