EDWARD CHANG – NPI #1235373648
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

EDWARD CHANG is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FAIRFAX, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235373648 to EDWARD CHANG on April 29, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 27, 2023. 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 EDWARD CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
EDWARD CHANG

NPI Number
1235373648
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDWARD CHANG
Primary location
8501 ARLINGTON BLVD
FAIRFAX, VA 22031-4617
Phone: (703) 970-6464 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
6355 Walker Ln
Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22310-3245
Phone: (201) 925-6729
Mailing address
6355 WALKER LN STE 300
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310-3247
Phone: (703) 797-6980 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 20, 2020

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 VA 0101259063

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
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
3300 GALLOWS RD,
FALLS CHURCH, VA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS R W JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL (CAM/NEW BRUNS/PISC) - Graduated 2009
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
EDWARD CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
      4320 SEMINARY RD
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
    • INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
      2501 PARKERS LANE
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306

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