DR. ROBERT S. CHANG PH.D., A.B.M.P.
NPI 1144351586
Psychologist - Prescribing (Medical) in Albuquerque, NM

NPI Status: Active since March 08, 2007

Contact Information

801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
ZIP 87106
Phone: (505) 248-4046

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 23
  • Psychologist
  • Prescribing (Medical)
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ROBERT CHANG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Chang, a provider established in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in prescribing (medical) and more than 23 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144351586 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TP0016X with license number 0037 (NM). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1144351586
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT S. CHANG PH.D., A.B.M.P.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
801 VASSAR DR NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Location Phone
(505) 248-4046
Mailing Address
801 VASSAR DR NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Mailing Phone
(505) 248-4046
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2003
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-08-2007
Last Update Date
04-02-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychologist Prescribing (Medical)

Taxonomy Code
103TP0016X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
0037
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1103T00000XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist

1248 (NM)
2103TA0400XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

1248 (NM)
3103TA0700XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Adult Development & Aging

1248 (NM)
4103TB0200XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Cognitive & Behavioral

1248 (NM)
5103TC0700XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Clinical

1248 (NM)
6103TC1900XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Counseling

1248 (NM)
7103TE1100XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Exercise & Sports

1248 (NM)
8103TF0000XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Family

1248 (NM)
9103TF0200XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Forensic

1248 (NM)
10103TH0004XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Health

1248 (NM)
11103TH0100XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Health Service

1248 (NM)
12103TM1800XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

1248 (NM)
13103TP2701XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Group Psychotherapy

1248 (NM)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - PPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Elite Gold - PPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - PPO
  • Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - PPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Everyday Gold - PPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Focused Silver - PPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Gold - PPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Silver - PPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1248OTHER (01)NMNEW MEXICO STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINER
0037OTHER (01)NMPRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Chang is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Robert Chang is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991768145

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20220628000773

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.

This service was performed 23 times for 21 patients

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes

Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.

This service was performed 48 times for 25 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Robert Chang is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
CHRISTUS ST VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER455 ST MICHAEL'S DRIVE
SANTA FE, NM 87505
(505) 913-3361Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1144351586, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 3 → 6 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1144351586.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Family Medicine
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Optometrist
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Clinic/Center (Public Health, Federal)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pediatrics
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Social Worker (Clinical)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Optometrist
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Dietitian, Registered
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
801 VASSAR DR NE, I.H.S. ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
801 VASSAR DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist
801 VASSAR DR NE, I.H.S. ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist
801 VASSAR DR NE, I.H.S. ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Family Medicine
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Physician Assistant (Medical)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pediatrics
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Pharmacist
801 VASSAR DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144351586, enumerated as an "individual" on March 08, 2007.

The provider is located at 801 VASSAR DR NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106 and the phone number is (505) 248-4046.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TP0016X and a focus in Prescribing (Medical).

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Robert Chang is affiliated with: CHRISTUS ST VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.