BENJAMIN G. CHANG MD – NPI #1669467023
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
BENJAMIN CHANG is a physician located in WEST NYACK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669467023 to BENJAMIN CHANG on September 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jun 17, 2016. 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 BENJAMIN CHANG below.
NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN G. CHANG
(about 21 years ago)
SUITE 318
WEST NYACK, NY 10994-2226 Phone: (845) 353-5600 Fax: (845) 353-5668
3RD FLOOR
WARWICK, NY 10990-1035 Phone: (845) 987-3901 Fax: (845) 987-5979
Identifiers for BENJAMIN CHANG
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NY | 02600177 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
NY | 221062 |
| 207RS0012X - Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine |
NY | 221062 |
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine |
NY | 221062 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
BENJAMIN CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
SUFFERN, NY 10901 - NYACK HOSPITAL160 NORTH MIDLAND AVENUE
NYACK, NY 10960
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF SUFFERN255 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
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