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Active NPI 1083580146 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Andrew Chang , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Chang, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2025, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6328 TELEPHONE RD.

Dr. Chang does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6328 Telephone Rd

Houston, TX 770875410

Telephone 7139038337
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gold Optical Inc Facility NPI 1063694800

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -16.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 11538

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Secondary Practice Locations

711 Shotwell St

Houston, TX 770204813

Phone: 7137664456

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2026

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

NPI Profile Active October 15, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 15, 2025

Registered at 6328 TELEPHONE RD, HOUSTON, TX 770875410 (Tel: 7139038337)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2025

Registered at 3610 SHELDON DR, PEARLAND, TX 775848379 (Tel: 8328766425)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 15, 2025

Recorded as NICHOLAS CHANG, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2025

Optometrist (License #11538 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 15, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083580146
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 15, 2025
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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