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Active NPI 1639261654 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Emery J Chang , MD

Surgery • Fairbanks, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Emery Chang, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Fairbanks, AK. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1650 COWLES ST.

Dr. Chang maintains professional affiliations with Franciscan Medical Group, Tanana Valley Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1650 Cowles St

Fairbanks, AK 997015907

Telephone 9074582652
Fax 9074593542
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Fairbanks, AK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Fairbanks, AK (102 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Fairbanks Specialty Average (28.1 Years) 28.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
15 15 $1640.00 $193.11
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
14 14 $1640.00 $193.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
14 14 $1326.00 $103.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-12
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AK 129116

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00038868

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1040017 (WA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1755876 (AK)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L & I Number For Pmg Swr
0298161 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tanana Valley Clinic Llc

1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 997015907

Phone: 9074593500

Franciscan Medical Group

1950 Nw Myhre Rd, Silverdale, WA 983837662

Phone: 5602404000

Secondary Practice Locations

1950 Nw Myhre Rd Fl 2

Silverdale, WA 983837662

Phone: 5642404110

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
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Dr. Mariah Minder , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Richard Hess , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2025

Registered at 1650 COWLES ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 997015907 (Tel: 9074582652)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2025

Registered at 1650 COWLES ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 997015907 (Tel: 9074582652)

NPI Profile Active November 19, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2013

Registered at 1720 COOKS HILL RD, PMG SW WA CENTRALIA GEN SURG, CENTRALIA, WA 985319071 (Tel: 3607361195)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 3360, PORTLAND, OR 972083360 (Tel: 8663662983)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2013

Recorded as EMERY CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2013

Surgery (License #MD00038868 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639261654
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 28, 2006
Last Update: June 12, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1650 Cowles St

Fairbanks, AK 997015907

Phone: 9074582652

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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