Quick answers
- Does Ling-Lun B. Hsia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ling-Lun B. Hsia accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ling-Lun B. Hsia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 544 Original Medicare patients and 2,154 services for Ling-Lun B. Hsia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ling-Lun B. Hsia's NPI number?
- 1649538745. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ling-Lun B. Hsia, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 544 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,154 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)411 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)242 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)125 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Ling-Lun B. Hsia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ling-Lun B. Hsia at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
Practice locations
Addresses where Ling-Lun B. Hsia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ling-Lun B. Hsia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649538745 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians