Dr Melody M Chang, MD - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Loma Linda, CA

Dr Melody M Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine" physician in Loma Linda, California. She went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). She is a member of the group practice Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm and her current practice location is 11234 Anderson St, Department Of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (909) 558-4000.

Dr Melody M Chang is licensed to practice in California (license number A109165) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1144493149.

Contact Information

Dr Melody M Chang, MD
11234 Anderson St, Department Of Anesthesiology,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804
(909) 558-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melody M Chang
GenderFemale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience16 Years
Location11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melody M Chang attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144493149
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678750148
  • Enrollment ID: I20110609000460

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melody M Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144493149NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine A109165 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma linda, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm11532278141065

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 Melody M Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFaculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205009917
PECOS PAC ID: 1153227814
Enrollment ID: O20031211000981
Entity NameFaculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508255175
PECOS PAC ID: 1153227814
Enrollment ID: O20160216002196

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 Melody M 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 Melody M Chang, MD
11234 Anderson St, Department Of Anesthesiology,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804

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Dr Melody M Chang, MD
11234 Anderson St, Department Of Anesthesiology,
Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804

Ph: (909) 558-4000

Reviews and Comments


Anesthesiology Doctors in Loma Linda, CA

Elyse Lauren Guran,
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4015    
Samuel Cook Chambi,
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4015    
Marina Liu, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4475    
Vu Nguyen, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4000    
Dr. Michele Denise Vandenhoven, MD.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-8054    Fax: 909-558-0187
Thomas P. Engel, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11234 Anderson St Rm 2532, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-4475    Fax: 916-734-2975
Dr. Martin Minh Le, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357
Phone: 909-825-7084    

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