GEORGE CHANG M.D. – NPI #1851368872
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

GEORGE CHANG is an urologist located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851368872 to GEORGE CHANG on March 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Apr 12, 2018. 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 GEORGE CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE CHANG

NPI Number
1851368872
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE CHANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
106 IRVING ST NW STE 120
WASHINGTON, DC 20010-2994
Phone: (202) 877-6032 Fax: (202) 877-3053
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for GEORGE CHANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDDC026487300
MEDICAIDMD761302400
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 DC MD30881

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Additional Information

Education
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
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
GEORGE CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
      110 IRVING STREET NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20010

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