1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Minnesota
  4. Duluth
  5. Hospitalist
  6. NPI Profile

KUO HAU CHANG D.O.
NPI 1124077425
Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Active since May 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
915 E 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 249-5225(218) 249-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2020, Mar 30, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kuo Hau Chang D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KUO HAU CHANG D.O. (NPI 1124077425) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (53786) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124077425
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKUO HAU CHANGCredential: D.O.
Location Address915 E 1ST STDuluth, MN 55805-2107
Mailing Address915 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805-2107 · (218) 249-5225 · Fax (218) 249-5500
Phone(218) 249-5225
Fax(218) 249-5500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1124077425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 53786
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 220820 (NY), 53786 (MN)
915 E 1ST ST, Duluth, MN 55805
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00354316NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kuo Hau Chang D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315086345
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110309000213
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
66 services66 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services16 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ironwood, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number231333
LocationN10561 Grand View LaneIronwood, MI 49938 · Gogebic County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240047
Location915 East 1st StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SCOTT IAN HALVORSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5555
ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5353
MARK PAUL SUOJANEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5352
DR. GREGORY K BERNHARDT MD
Emergency Medicine
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5616
ALAN DAVID HAGEN PT
Physical Therapist
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5555
ANTHONY RICHARD GRAND PHARMD
Pharmacist
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5555
EMILY KATHRYN EASH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5352
DR. DONALD L LEAKE MD
Anesthesiology
915 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
St. Louis County (218) 249-5353

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kuo Hau Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kuo Hau Chang is 1124077425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2006.

Where is Kuo Hau Chang located?

Kuo Hau Chang practices at 915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 249-5225.

What is Kuo Hau Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Kuo Hau Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kuo Hau Chang is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kuo Hau Chang accept?

Health plans from Medica list Kuo Hau Chang as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kuo Hau Chang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kuo Hau Chang is affiliated with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and St Lukes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kuo Hau Chang was last updated on December 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.