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DR. YU-WEI WAYNE CHANG MD
NPI 1245692631
Surgery in Hershey, PA

Active since March 24, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2023, Jun 7, 2022, Jul 1, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Yu-wei Wayne Chang Md NPPES

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

DR. YU-WEI WAYNE CHANG MD (NPI 1245692631) is an individual surgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD477854) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lexington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245692631
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. YU-WEI WAYNE CHANGCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address429 N 21st StCamp Hill, PA 17011-2202 · (717) 761-7244
Phone(717) 531-8887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1245692631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD477854✔ Licensed in KY · R4029
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 Rose St, MN275Lexington, KY 40536-7001 · Phone (859) 218-6022

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Yu-wei Wayne Chang Md 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 ID941570907
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220615000923
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Yu-wei Chang reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Same address
Critical Care Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073687497 (800) 243-1455
Penn State Health Medical Group, LLC
2.5 mi
Family Medicine
100 CRYSTAL A DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457110793 (833) 774-3627
Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC
79 mi
Family Medicine
8109 RITCHIE HWY, SUITE 100
Pasadena, MD 21122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 794 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063837490 (443) 270-8600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
51 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
46 services33 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services29 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
20 services20 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.
19 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390004
Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Enola, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390336
Location2200 Good Hope RoadEnola, PA 17025 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality46.05
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.7

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Yu-wei Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yu-wei Chang is 1245692631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2016.

Where is Yu-wei Chang located?

Yu-wei Chang practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8887.

What is Yu-wei Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Yu-wei Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yu-wei 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Yu-wei Chang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yu-wei Chang reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA), Penn State Health Medical Group, LLC (Hershey, PA) and Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC (Pasadena, MD). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Yu-wei Chang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Yu-wei Chang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yu-wei Chang is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yu-wei Chang was last updated on October 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.