Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lynne Hung, MD
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hung
Dr. Lynne Hung is a nuclear cardiology physician in Mission Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hung performed 13,148 Medicare services across 6,578 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hung received a total of $9,713 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 521 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hung is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$9,713 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,148
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
6,578
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~692 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,904 | $104 | $345 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
1,390 | $21 | $69 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,298 | $12 | $39 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
1,235 | $50 | $84 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
991 | $20 | $68 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
857 | $23 | $79 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
696 | $70 | $245 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
681 | $69 | $230 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
572 | $42 | $512 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
294 | $137 | $447 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
249 | $65 | $185 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
245 | $103 | $350 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
223 | $54 | $197 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
216 | $163 | $566 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
198 | $76 | $222 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
194 | $21 | $70 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
190 | $90 | $428 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
186 | $11 | $41 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 165 | $33 | $108 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
134 | $29 | $98 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
112 | $4 | $32 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
85 | $41 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
78 | $8 | $13 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
77 | $85 | $280 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
75 | $759 | $2,871 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
65 | $4,094 | $13,505 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
64 | $89 | $302 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
60 | $391 | $1,357 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
57 | $10 | $145 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
54 | $250 | $799 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
50 | $676 | $2,140 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
46 | $8 | $24 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
44 | $6 | $41 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
43 | $19 | $354 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
42 | $395 | $1,262 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
32 | $55 | $176 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
26 | $19 | $64 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
25 | $16 | $48 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
24 | $12 | $136 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
23 | $11 | $41 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
23 | $47 | $165 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
20 | $10 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
20 | $62 | $1,055 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
17 | $168 | $539 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
16 | $71 | $862 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $143 | $485 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
13 | $41 | $366 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
12 | $13 | $43 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
11 | $255 | $935 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
25.5% high complexity
9.3% medium
65.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,713
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,388/year across 7 years
Top 21% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
521
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,526 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$187 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,637
2023
$982
2022
$766
2021
$492
2020
$577
2019
$2,412
2018
$2,847
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$698
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$273
Abbott Laboratories
$154
Boston Scientific Corporation
$136
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$95
PFIZER INC.
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$27
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$23
Medline Industries LP
$17
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,813
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,183
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,011
Boston Scientific Corporation
$942
Abbott Laboratories
$698
PFIZER INC.
$655
BIOTRONIK INC.
$600
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$520
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$477
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$310
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$292
Medtronic, Inc.
$184
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Cook Medical LLC
$124
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$113
Amgen Inc.
$78
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$61
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Lundbeck LLC
$58
Teleflex LLC
$51
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$35
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
Arrow International, Inc.
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Medline Industries LP
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Baxter Healthcare
$14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$13
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$12
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hung is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hung experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hung performed 1,904 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hung received a total of $9,713 from 34 companies across 521 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hung's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Hung's average Medicare payment per service is $82. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hung) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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