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Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD

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(446 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: Mohs surgery, facial reconstruction, melanoma, and more.

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

Office Locations

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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MUSC Health

8992 University Boulevard 1st Floor
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 876-1002

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

UV therapy alone

By Affordability:

ultraviolet light therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD performed more UV therapy alone (without topical treatment) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ultraviolet (UV) light therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

full-thickness skin grafting

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD performed more full-thickness skin grafting procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cancer surgery

reconstructive plastic surgery

removal of skin lesion

skin surgery

tissue transfer

wound repair

In 2013, Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD performed more cancer surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin surgery, tissue transfer, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	475
consultation	12
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	65
lab tests	24
plastic surgery procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	475
skin procedures	475
skin surgery	475
tissue transfer	49
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	37
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	826
consultation	15
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	303
lab tests	38
plastic surgery procedures	111
reconstructive surgery	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	859
skin procedures	859
skin surgery	826
tissue transfer	111
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	111

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	54
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	926
consultation	24
doctor visit	481
lab tests	20
phototherapy (light therapy)	63
plastic surgery procedures	148
reconstructive surgery	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	973
skin procedures	973
skin surgery	926
tissue transfer	148
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	148

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	71
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	970
consultation	36
doctor visit	361
lab tests	25
phototherapy (light therapy)	20
plastic surgery procedures	135
reconstructive surgery	135
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1016
skin procedures	1016
skin surgery	970
tissue transfer	135
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	135

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	73
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	1002
consultation	41
doctor visit	463
lab tests	22
phototherapy (light therapy)	44
plastic surgery procedures	142
reconstructive surgery	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1037
skin procedures	1037
skin surgery	1002
tissue transfer	142
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	142

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	47
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	967
consultation	23
doctor visit	378
lab tests	44
phototherapy (light therapy)	59
plastic surgery procedures	112
reconstructive surgery	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1001
skin procedures	1001
skin surgery	967
tissue transfer	112
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	56
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	920
consultation	21
doctor visit	381
lab tests	40
phototherapy (light therapy)	89
plastic surgery procedures	148
reconstructive surgery	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	949
skin procedures	949
skin surgery	920
tissue transfer	148
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	148

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	58
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Charleston, SC were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	869
consultation	24
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	347
lab tests	30
phototherapy (light therapy)	55
plastic surgery procedures	120
reconstructive surgery	120
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	901
skin procedures	901
skin surgery	869
tissue transfer	120
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	120

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	536
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	224
85 and over	56
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2012. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 446 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ling-Lun Bob Hsia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$496 ACZONE $262	DALVANCE $102	TEFLARO $37	$95
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$486 STELARA $218	Tremfya $147	REMICADE $121
Merz North America, Inc.	$223 Xeomin $223
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$198 REMICADE $198
AbbVie, Inc.	$143 Humira $143
Other	$637 Erivedge $126	LIBTAYO $125	SILIQ $123	DUPIXENT $110	DALVANCE $64	Other $89

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,986
Education	$198

Biography

Dr. Ling-Lun Hsia practices MOHS-micrographic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Hsia average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Hsia include facial reconstruction, melanoma, and mohs surgery. Dr. Hsia seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Hsia graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. MUSC Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in North Charleston, SC.

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