Active NPI 1053486977 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward I Chang , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Chang, MD is a certified Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York University School Of Medicine in 2003, 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.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, other procedure on lymphatic system, skin graft with repair of small blood vessel. 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

🏢 University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1174582050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +2.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

104 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (402 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 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
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	22	22	$580.27	$182.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	23	20	$1758.74	$138.07
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	22	22	$557.64	$183.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$541.43	$189.01
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	13	11	$22228.63	$1851.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
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	$517.35	$191.06
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	26	25	$23813.25	$2305.41
35206 Repair of blood vessel of arm	21	11	$5475.00	$538.49
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	20	18	$1743.55	$212.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$551.23	$134.35
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	22	21	$22960.28	$2311.35
15221 Relocation of patient skin to scalp, arms, and/or legs	20	13	$1343.10	$70.39
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$506.53	$167.63
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	18	18	$8020.85	$539.68
15220 Relocation of patient skin (20 sq centimeters or less) to scalp, arms, and/or legs	14	14	$2865.57	$385.45
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	14	14	$1450.57	$125.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$382.20	$129.46
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	20	17	$1422.00	$159.49
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	20	19	$21862.38	$2479.03
35206 Repair of blood vessel of arm	17	11	$5096.47	$570.51
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	16	14	$7492.25	$454.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$379.00	$129.10
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	30	27	$21689.25	$2195.21
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	19	17	$1422.00	$120.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$144.09	$52.18
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	12	11	$7411.00	$510.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$379.00	$127.94
38999 Other procedure on lymphatic system	16	13	$1422.00	$90.98
15757 Skin graft with repair of small blood vessel	15	15	$22944.00	$2315.49
15738 Muscle flap wound repair of leg	14	12	$7411.00	$506.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-08

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X

State License TX N6213

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A91039

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

217014401 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8CK954 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009

Phone: 7135925433

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2021

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2021

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 10, 2021

Surgery (License #A91039 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active August 03, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2011

Registered at 1400 PRESSLER ST, UNIT 1488, HOUSTON, TX 770303722 (Tel: 7137941247)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2011

Registered at 1400 PRESSLER ST, UNIT 1488, HOUSTON, TX 770303722 (Tel: 7137941247)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 03, 2011

Recorded as EDWARD CHANG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2011

Plastic Surgery (License #N6213 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053486977

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 24, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

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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