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Dr. Hung vs Dr. Palaniswamy

Make an informed decision based on verified clinical facts. See which doctor spends more time listening in the exam room and charges fair prices aligned with standard insurance baselines.

Doctor Option ANPI: 1326004748

Dr. Lynne Hung, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Mission Viejo, CA

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.72xModerate Markup
Annual Visits13,163Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1316170749

Dr. Chandrasekar Palaniswamy, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Fresno, CA

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.8xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,475Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Palaniswamy averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Hung. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Palaniswamy offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Hung has a lower billing markup (2.72x vs. 2.8x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Hung.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Hung ChargeDr. Palaniswamy ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$139
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$27
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$64
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$26
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$31
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$98
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90