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Dr. Yu-Wei Wayne Chang , MD

Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Yu-Wei Chang, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Chang is affiliated with Penn State Health Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, new 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

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175318887
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -8.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
51 44 $281.35 $121.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
46 33 $157.15 $74.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
31 29 $200.00 $85.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
22 22 $369.64 $147.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $245.95 $101.94
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
19 18 $298.74 $123.58
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
14 11 $85.29 $46.91
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope
12 12 $1132.83 $387.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-12
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD477854

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 KY R4029

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Penn State Health Medical Group Llc

429 N 21st St, Camp Hill, PA 170112202

Phone: 7177617244

Secondary Practice Locations

800 Rose St, Mn275

Lexington, KY 405367001

Phone: 8592186022

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kevin Mckenna , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Ardell , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043573389

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043674328

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

15 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2023

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318887)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2023

Surgery (License #R4029 in KY)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2022

Registered at 429 N 21ST ST, CAMP HILL, PA 170112202 (Tel: 7177617244)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2022

Surgery (License #MD477854 in PA)

NPI Profile Active July 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2017

Registered at 800 ROSE ST, C-246, LEXINGTON, KY 40536 (Tel: 8593236162)

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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2017

Registered at 800 ROSE ST, MN275, LEXINGTON, KY 405367001 (Tel: 8592186022)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2017

Recorded as YU-WEI CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2017

Surgery (License #R4029 in KY)

NPI Profile Active March 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2016

Registered at 800 ROSE ST, MN275, LEXINGTON, KY 405367001 (Tel: 8592186022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2016

Registered at 800 ROSE ST, MN275, LEXINGTON, KY 405367001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2016

Recorded as YU-WEI CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245692631
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 24, 2016
Last Update: October 12, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

429 N 21st St

Camp Hill, PA 170112202

Phone: 7177617244

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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