Dr Douglas G Chang, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego, CA

Dr Douglas G Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in San Diego, California. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 249-6748.

Dr Douglas G Chang is licensed to practice in California (license number A77281) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962450031.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas G Chang, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
(858) 249-6748
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas G Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas G Chang attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962450031
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870540727
  • Enrollment ID: I20050404000532

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas G Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962450031NPI-NPPES
00A772810MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery A77281 (California)Secondary
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation A77281 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas G Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225130677
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031209000783

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas G Chang is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas G Chang, MD
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

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Dr Douglas G Chang, MD
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Ph: (858) 249-6748

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