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Active NPI 1063410439 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Austin Wei Chang , MD

Ophthalmology • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Austin Chang, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1999, Dr. Chang delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1905 SW H K DODGEN LOOP.

Dr. Chang is affiliated with Vision Center Of Texas, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop

Temple, TX 765021814

Telephone 2547737785
Fax 2547787197
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chang (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
431 394 $248.36 $121.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
391 219 $136.08 $45.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
208 208 $295.56 $144.42
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
201 115 $3000.00 $516.66
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
198 136 $175.02 $85.95
92134 Imaging of retina
159 146 $79.54 $38.28
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
114 64 $150.00 $48.58
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope
112 61 $500.00 $175.18
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure
112 61 $750.00 $256.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
109 62 $3000.00 $527.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
68 64 $72.12 $35.30
92250 Photography of the retina
63 62 $98.26 $35.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
60 47 $647.54 $324.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
51 49 $122.72 $61.30
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
14 14 $168.94 $82.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX L3260

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
158159702 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Center Of Texas, Pa

1130 Cottonwood Creek Trl, Cedar Park, TX 786137862

Phone: 5125515500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 14, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2013

Registered at 1905 SW H K DODGEN LOOP, TEMPLE, TX 765021814 (Tel: 2547737785)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2013

Registered at 1905 SW H K DODGEN LOOP, TEMPLE, TX 765021814 (Tel: 2547737785)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2013

Recorded as AUSTIN CHANG, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #L3260 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063410439
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 11, 2005
Last Update: November 14, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop

Temple, TX 765021814

Phone: 2547737785

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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