ALEX L. CHANG MD – NPI #1578820015
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
ALEX CHANG is a surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578820015 to ALEX CHANG on April 23, 2012. 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 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 07, 2026. 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 ALEX CHANG below.
NPI Profile for
ALEX L. CHANG
(more than 14 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1501 Phone: (713) 704-4000 Fax:
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1501 Phone: (713) 876-6476 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
TX | W1398 |
| 204F00000X - Transplant Surgery |
OH | 35.133496 |
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
ALEX CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CHRIST HOSPITAL2139 AUBURN AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219 - UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC234 GOODMAN STREET
CINCINNATI, OH 45219 - WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL7700 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
- CHRIST HOSPITAL2139 AUBURN AVENUE
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDIC HOME CARE4600 MCAULEY PLACE, SUITE 150
BLUE ASH, OH 45242
- SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDIC HOME CARE4600 MCAULEY PLACE, SUITE 150
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