Active NPI 1619991353 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Albert Shou-Yen Chang , MD

Surgery • Raleigh, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Albert Chang, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Raleigh, NC. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 300.

Dr. Chang is affiliated with North Carolina Mg Llc 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, new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300

Raleigh, NC 276076476

Telephone 9197847874

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rex Hospital Inc Facility NPI 1912338054

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Raleigh, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +7.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.4 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

85 Specialists

Practicing in Raleigh, NC (1222 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Raleigh Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	129	$196.00	$84.31
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	49	49	$476.00	$206.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	36	$277.00	$120.09
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	26	$145.00	$45.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	21	$231.00	$73.73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$487.35	$121.51
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	26	25	$724.98	$185.74
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	17	17	$4841.00	$1254.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$412.00	$156.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$590.86	$161.41
32668 Biopsy of wedge of lung tissue followed by partial removal of lung	11	11	$505.36	$128.63
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$3005.00	$677.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	111	$196.00	$84.88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	76	24	$220.50	$75.46
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	47	47	$475.45	$208.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	37	$277.57	$121.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	36	$470.56	$123.97
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	25	$126.00	$47.25
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	22	22	$739.73	$197.79
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	17	17	$4788.65	$1256.56
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	16	13	$145.31	$51.66
32550 Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid	15	15	$2353.80	$191.67
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	12	$3185.31	$311.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$573.23	$165.49
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	12	$58.69	$17.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$409.83	$157.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	171	120	$196.00	$86.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	48	$278.00	$123.45
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	52	52	$475.00	$213.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	30	$210.00	$67.64
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	40	24	$113.00	$37.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$462.32	$129.60
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	18	17	$120.00	$53.88
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	15	15	$694.85	$195.26
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$322.00	$96.46
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	11	11	$4406.40	$1235.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	107	$187.65	$88.16
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	78	33	$212.76	$69.82
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	74	39	$116.08	$37.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	55	$266.49	$124.87
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	64	64	$491.03	$213.08
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	42	41	$312.21	$97.97
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	32	32	$679.38	$210.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$399.00	$158.99
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	21	21	$4353.33	$1300.34
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	19	19	$104.26	$54.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	16	$455.78	$132.04
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	17	15	$173.35	$88.98
32550 Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid	16	15	$2349.00	$187.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	73	40	$116.68	$38.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	52	$176.58	$72.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	63	53	$102.14	$43.68
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	62	31	$215.00	$71.05
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	53	53	$496.11	$199.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	35	$445.39	$135.21
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	27	$307.43	$100.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$403.56	$159.69
32550 Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid	22	19	$2220.00	$205.96
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$3150.00	$302.24
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	16	$56.00	$18.43
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	15	15	$87.40	$43.81
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	15	15	$604.49	$200.36
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	12	$117.29	$72.39
39402 Examination of chest using an endoscope with lymph node biopsy	13	13	$1196.85	$290.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	65	$94.94	$43.35
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	80	36	$213.46	$70.48
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	60	35	$114.97	$38.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	42	$162.12	$71.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	35	$421.91	$130.94
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$467.59	$200.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$374.25	$159.19
32550 Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid	24	22	$2215.33	$205.27
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	21	$289.83	$98.86
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	21	21	$629.86	$210.97
32551 Removal of fluid from between lung and chest cavity	18	15	$449.87	$143.14
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	18	18	$3898.20	$1295.86
39402 Examination of chest using an endoscope with lymph node biopsy	15	15	$1181.87	$237.60
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$55.50	$18.42
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$3123.00	$308.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	66	62	$95.95	$24.32
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	63	28	$115.52	$37.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	29	$93.00	$41.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	18	$208.03	$70.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	25	$155.87	$69.73
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$441.42	$193.39
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	17	17	$658.18	$207.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$350.81	$157.45
39402 Examination of chest using an endoscope with lymph node biopsy	16	16	$1289.38	$305.48
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	14	14	$4226.11	$1346.10
32550 Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid	12	11	$2156.67	$186.19
32551 Removal of fluid from between lung and chest cavity	12	11	$492.67	$140.22
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$68.45	$18.12
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$464.73	$163.03
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$3242.82	$328.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	157	105	$96.00	$24.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	44	$153.00	$48.61
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	43	43	$459.09	$158.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$367.00	$125.17
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	11	$110.57	$35.90
39402 Examination of chest using an endoscope with lymph node biopsy	20	20	$1615.00	$284.89
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	17	17	$657.53	$168.09
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	17	16	$815.00	$68.54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	12	$162.00	$68.04
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$312.58	$132.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-12

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2009-01835

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License NC 2009-01835

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License GA 057786

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

G57786 (SC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

520356376A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00423702 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Carolina Mg Llc

2800 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 276076476

Phone: 9197847874

Secondary Practice Locations

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067213226

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Meghan Horio , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013681089

Physician Assistant

Dr. Kirk Faust , MD

Surgery

NPI 1053311852

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Caitlin D'alonzo , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053976217

Nurse Practitioner

Braden Allred , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114413606

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Laura Altom , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1144481409

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marta Bianco , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164825568

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2022

Registered at 2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 300, RALEIGH, NC 276076476 (Tel: 9197847874)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2022

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #2009-01835 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location November 09, 2018

Registered at 4420 LAKE BOONE TRL STE 100, RALEIGH, NC 276077505 (Tel: 9197845650)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 09, 2018

Surgery (License #2009-01835 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active November 20, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2009

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067213226)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2009

Registered at 1499 WALTON WAY, STE 1400, AUGUSTA, GA 309012602 (Tel: 7067246100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2009

Recorded as ALBERT CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2009

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #057786 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619991353

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 26, 2006

Last Update: March 12, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400

Augusta, GA 309012602

Phone: 7067246100

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