Active NPI 1184618266 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel H Chang , MD

Ophthalmology • Bakersfield, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Chang, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bakersfield, CA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4105 EMPIRE DR.

Dr. Chang maintains professional affiliations with Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc, Ace Eyecare Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4105 Empire Dr

Bakersfield, CA 933090637

Telephone 6613253937

Fax 6612833937

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc Facility NPI 1265515878

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bakersfield, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Bakersfield, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Bakersfield Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	640	302	$54.70	$24.56
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	366	206	$1184.14	$519.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	156	$265.32	$127.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	124	124	$343.85	$166.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	122	90	$649.51	$311.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	88	$188.63	$92.24
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	38	30	$1491.50	$722.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$230.40	$112.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	579	274	$52.68	$24.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	403	224	$1142.58	$507.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	162	$262.36	$125.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$345.93	$166.65
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	77	59	$657.15	$314.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	45	$187.13	$90.19
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	37	28	$1570.38	$737.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$233.44	$111.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	309	174	$1180.80	$529.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	107	$60.61	$26.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	50	$653.62	$319.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	38	$232.90	$133.48
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	35	24	$1673.80	$756.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$350.34	$163.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	12	$181.58	$94.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	306	178	$1240.05	$553.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	179	110	$62.73	$29.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	61	44	$658.99	$328.84
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	29	23	$1595.03	$779.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$253.15	$135.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$343.87	$175.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$173.56	$95.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	17	11	$100.00	$24.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$173.44	$134.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$114.33	$95.52
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$126.57	$52.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	461	207	$68.89	$32.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	313	181	$1310.78	$545.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	104	103	$267.96	$128.71
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	80	60	$666.35	$316.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$319.59	$152.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	50	$156.61	$76.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	34	$127.13	$49.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$224.39	$110.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	27	17	$1691.03	$763.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	15	$114.71	$94.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$223.65	$110.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	339	168	$73.78	$35.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	275	154	$1427.83	$652.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	74	74	$253.63	$128.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	61	$155.05	$76.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	56	41	$663.52	$326.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	46	46	$320.36	$155.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$209.80	$112.22
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	20	13	$1923.91	$825.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$224.11	$111.43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$130.69	$67.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	461	225	$81.16	$40.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	376	215	$1398.62	$649.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	156	156	$286.67	$157.02
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	57	42	$670.02	$329.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	56	55	$250.12	$130.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	46	$152.85	$74.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$221.83	$108.78
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$151.80	$58.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	20	$115.00	$92.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$132.12	$38.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$225.20	$110.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	501	251	$93.65	$44.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	439	246	$1403.25	$628.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	156	155	$262.51	$125.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	109	$219.31	$107.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	113	113	$315.45	$147.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	87	$151.83	$72.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	85	69	$668.36	$313.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	51	$88.42	$37.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	51	$138.00	$63.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$225.54	$107.94
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	23	13	$2500.00	$514.54
92134 Imaging of retina	19	19	$94.73	$40.97
92285 Photography of content of eyes	13	13	$44.48	$21.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-08

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A102116

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AZ 33904

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ace Eyecare Inc

1721 Westwind Dr, Bakersfield, CA 933013026

Phone: 6612151006

Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc

4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 933090637

Phone: 6613253937

Secondary Practice Locations

4101 Empire Dr Ste 130

Bakersfield, CA 933090681

Phone: 6613253937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Vin Dang , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1053503979

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jacqueline Albert , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1114538402

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Andrew Kao , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1154685360

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rabab Rafique , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1326719592

Doctor of Optometry

Melanie Reynolds , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1952936429

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2024

Registered at 4105 EMPIRE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933090637 (Tel: 6613253937)

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NPI Profile Active March 23, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2009

Registered at 4101 EMPIRE DR, SUITE 120, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933090681 (Tel: 6613253937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2009

Registered at 4101 EMPIRE DR, SUITE 120, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933090681 (Tel: 6613253937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2009

Recorded as DANIEL CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #A102116 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 06, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184618266

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 06, 2005

Last Update: July 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

4101 Empire Dr, Suite 120

Bakersfield, CA 933090681

Phone: 6613253937

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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