MELISSA CHANG M.D. – NPI #1679708812
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

MELISSA CHANG is a colon & rectal surgeon located in YPSILANTI, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679708812 to MELISSA CHANG on May 18, 2009. 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 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Mar 17, 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 MELISSA CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA CHANG

NPI Number
1679708812
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA CHANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5325 ELLIOTT DR STE 104
YPSILANTI, MI 48197-8633
Phone: (734) 712-8150 Fax: (734) 712-8151
1 Other location(s):
5 E 98th St
Box 1259
New York, NY 10029-6501
Phone: (212) 241-5871
Mailing address
24 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DR.
LOBBY J2000
ANN ARBOR, MI 48106
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 MI 4301113052
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 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
MELISSA CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT JOSEPH MERCY LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL
      620 BYRON RD
      HOWELL, MI 48843
    • ST JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
      5301 E HURON RIVER DR
      ANN ARBOR, MI 48106
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ST JOSEPH MERCY HOME CARE, ANN ARBOR
      34505 W 12 MILE RD, SUITE 100
      FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48331

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