ALAN T. CHANG M.D. – NPI #1699784934
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

ALAN CHANG is a physician located in ESCONDIDO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699784934 to ALAN CHANG on August 05, 2006. 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 last updated on Dec 12, 2024. 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 ALAN CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
ALAN T. CHANG

NPI Number
1699784934
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALAN T. CHANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
225 EAST 2ND AVENUE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4249
Phone: (760) 291-6700 Fax: (760) 745-1588
Mailing address
225 EAST SECOND AVENUE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4249
Phone: (760) 291-6700 Fax: (760) 737-7324
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 12, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALAN CHANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCA00A623420
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)		 CA G79904

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
625 E GRAND AVE,
ESCONDIDO, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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
ALAN CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PALOMAR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      800 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 200
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • UNI CARE HOME HEALTH INC
      1510 S ESCONDIDO BLVD, SUITE 101
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
  • NURSING HOME
    • BOULDER CREEK POST ACUTE
      12696 MONTE VISTA ROAD
      POWAY, CA 92064
    • PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE REHAB
      1260 E OHIO AVENUE
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92027
  • HOSPICE
    • ELIZABETH HOSPICE
      500 LA TERRAZA BLVD SUITE 130
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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