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Active NPI 1295820496 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. George J. Chang , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George Chang, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Chang is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Telephone 7137926161
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +9.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
42 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (213 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
35.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
15 14 $640.40 $56.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-06-10
Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License TX M0036

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
168205601 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8B5936 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137922121

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Futrell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003193350

Physician Assistant (Certified)

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 June 10, 2022

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

NPI Profile Active July 05, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2012

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304009 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 05, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 05, 2012

Recorded as GEORGE CHANG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 05, 2012

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #M0036 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295820496
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006
Last Update: June 10, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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