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Active NPI 1376860056 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander Tae-Shik Chang , MD

Surgery • Escondido, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Chang, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Escondido, CA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 300.

Dr. Chang is affiliated with Arch Health Partners Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300

Escondido, CA 920294151

Telephone 7607397666
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Escondido, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -14.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 35.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Escondido, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Escondido Specialty Average (35.3 Years) 35.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
385 230 $360.69 $136.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
276 153 $250.43 $96.89
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
245 221 $573.14 $204.05
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg
175 40 $616.29 $233.55
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
155 132 $249.27 $73.80
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
150 131 $523.40 $177.14
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
147 60 $354.00 $134.82
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
140 118 $698.60 $269.44
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
107 102 $558.86 $182.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
86 85 $425.69 $175.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
81 22 $268.00 $63.40
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin
62 46 $4600.00 $1178.99
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow
57 57 $809.79 $313.48
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
56 38 $687.18 $39.95
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach
37 37 $3901.08 $931.60
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back
36 36 $4082.44 $255.40
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments
36 36 $1813.61 $112.43
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg
33 23 $447.64 $160.66
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch
24 19 $2494.88 $909.77
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein
19 14 $373.47 $124.56
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine
18 18 $985.33 $60.52
93888 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow
16 15 $382.13 $143.69
93976 Ultrasound limited scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow
14 11 $435.71 $151.23
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
11 11 $1915.09 $117.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-16
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A123245

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical License
A123245 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Arch Health Partners Inc

28743 Valley Ctr Rd, Valley Center, CA 920826530

Phone: 7607490824

Arch Health Partners Inc

2125 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 920294159

Arch Health Partners Inc

15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 920642437

Phone: 8586753100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2024

Registered at 2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 300, ESCONDIDO, CA 920294151 (Tel: 7607397666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2024

Registered at 120 CRAVEN RD STE 201, SAN MARCOS, CA 920784237 (Tel: 7602916650)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2013

Registered at 625 CITRACADO PKWY, SUITE 203, ESCONDIDO, CA 920256428 (Tel: 7607397666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 462079, ESCONDIDO, CA 920462079 (Tel: 4013456739)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2013

Recorded as ALEXANDER CHANG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2013

Surgery (License #A123245 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376860056
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 21, 2010
Last Update: February 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

120 Craven Rd Ste 201

San Marcos, CA 920784237

Phone: 7602916650

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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