DAVID S. CHANG MD – NPI #1629093208
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
DAVID CHANG is a plastic surgeon located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629093208 to DAVID CHANG on July 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jan 13, 2022. 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 DAVID CHANG below.
NPI Profile for
DAVID S. CHANG
(about 20 years ago)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-1027 Phone: (415) 565-6884 Fax: (415) 872-6723
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94120-7464 Phone: (415) 502-7648 Fax: (415) 502-8175
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208200000X - Plastic Surgery (Primary) |
CA | A68382 |
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
DAVID CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
OAKLAND, CA 94609 - CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP601 DUBOCE AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
- ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
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