RICHARD S. CHANG M.D. – NPI #1942240619
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

RICHARD CHANG is a thoracic surgeon located in ALLENTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942240619 to RICHARD CHANG on June 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Mar 27, 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 RICHARD CHANG below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD S. CHANG

NPI Number
1942240619
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD S. CHANG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1250 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 310
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103-6381
Phone: (610) 402-6890 Fax: (610) 402-6892
Mailing address
PO BOX 783311
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178-3311
Phone: (484) 884-4500 Fax: (484) 884-0699
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD CHANG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERHEALTH PARTNERSPA34517
OTHERHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELDPA1872898
OTHERIBC, KEYSTONEPA2732588000
OTHERKEYSTONE MERCYPA30035059
OTHERPERSONAL CHOICEPA1872898
MEDICAIDPA1016692650001
MEDICAIDPA1016692650002
MEDICAIDPA1016692650003
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 PA MD421996

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
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
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
RICHARD CHANG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON
      700 EAST BROAD STREET
      HAZLETON, PA 18201
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO
      206 EAST BROWN STREET
      EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
    • SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET
      POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOME CARE
      2024 LEHIGH STREET
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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