KAREN E. CHANG MD – NPI #1134121189
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KAREN CHANG is a physician located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134121189 to KAREN CHANG on August 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Apr 20, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN E. CHANG

NPI Number
1134121189
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN E. CHANG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8890 N UNION BLVD
STE 170
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920-7799
Phone: (719) 572-5005 Fax: (719) 572-5551
Mailing address
8890 N UNION BLVD STE 170
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920-2701
Phone: (719) 364-5005 Fax: (719) 365-9911
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 20, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN CHANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSFL44450
OTHERTAX IDFL201841070
MEDICAIDCO04839871
MEDICAIDFL255227200
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 FL ME0074258

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 1991
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KAREN CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
      2222 NORTH NEVADA AVE
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
    • UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
      1400 E BOULDER ST
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
    • UCHEALTH GRANDVIEW HOSPITAL
      5623 PULPIT PEAK VIEW
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      910 PINON RANCH VIEW STE 211
      COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907

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