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Dr. Tru Chang , DC

Chiropractor - Internist • Merced, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tru Chang, DC is a certified Chiropractor - Internist practicing in Merced, CA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 725 W 18TH ST.

Dr. Chang accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions, chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

725 W 18th St
2

Merced, CA 953404602

Telephone 2097229089
Fax 2097223656
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tru Chang Chiropractic Inc Facility NPI 1801348610

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Chiropractor - Internist in Merced, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 26.0 Yrs
State Avg: 37.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Merced, CA (46 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
52.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Merced Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
98941 Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
321 61 $80.61 $40.17
98940 Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions
90 24 $61.89 $27.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Chiropractor - Internist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 111NI0900X

State License CA DC27398

The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Board Of Chiro Examiners
SAT 6226 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2016

Registered at 725 W 18TH ST, 2, MERCED, CA 953404602 (Tel: 2097229089)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2016

Registered at 700 W OLIVE AVE, SUITE G, MERCED, CA 953482435 (Tel: 2097229089)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 29, 2016

Recorded as TRU CHANG, DC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 29, 2016

Chiropractor (License #DC27398 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790769248
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 29, 2005
Last Update: November 29, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

700 W Olive Ave, Suite G

Merced, CA 953482435

Phone: 2097229089

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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