ERIC CHANG M.D. – NPI #1477996031
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ERIC CHANG is a physician located in SACRAMENTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477996031 to ERIC CHANG on April 14, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Feb 21, 2019. 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 ERIC CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC CHANG

NPI Number
1477996031
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC CHANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
333 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-6532
Phone: (916) 929-8564 Fax: (916) 929-4529
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A152903

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
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2018
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
ERIC CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
      2825 CAPITOL AVENUE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA BROADWAY DIALYSIS
      2624 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
    • DAVITA CALVINE HOME TRAINING CENTER
      8231 EAST STOCKTON BLVD. SUITE A
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95828

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