Dr Edward I Chang, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Houston, TX

Dr Edward I Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Physicians Referral Service and his current practice location is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 792-6161.

Dr Edward I Chang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N6213) 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 1053486977.

Contact Information

Dr Edward I Chang, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd,
Houston, TX 77030-4000
(713) 792-6161
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward I Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas
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 Edward I Chang attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053486977
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981797701
  • Enrollment ID: I20101021001416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward I Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053486977NPI-NPPES
8CK954OtherTXBCBS
217014401MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery A91039 (California)Secondary
208200000XPlastic Surgery N6213 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physicians Referral Service79118014102406

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 Edward I Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhysicians Referral Service
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073574810
PECOS PAC ID: 7911801410
Enrollment ID: O20031125000953

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 Edward I 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 Edward I Chang, MD
Po Box 4439,
Houston, TX 77210-4439

Ph: (713) 792-2991
Dr Edward I Chang, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd,
Houston, TX 77030-4000

Ph: (713) 792-6161

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