VINCENT CHAO CHANG
NPI 1255836334
Internal Medicine in San Jose, CA
NPI Status: Active since March 29, 2018
Contact Information
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA
ZIP 95128
Phone: (408) 886-8754
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
About VINCENT CHANG
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vincent Chang, an internist established in San Jose, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255836334 assigned on March 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number A173375 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1255836334
- Provider Name
- VINCENT CHAO CHANG
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 751 S BASCOM AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95128
- Location Phone
- (408) 886-8754
- Mailing Address
- 751 S BASCOM AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95128
- Mailing Phone
- (408) 885-5000
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-29-2018
- Last Update Date
- 05-02-2022
- Code Navigator
An internist like Vincent Chang is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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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
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A173375
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
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.
This service was performed 86 times for 26 patientsHospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsInitial 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.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsReviews for VINCENT CHAO CHANG
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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 1255836334, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255836334, enumerated as an "individual" on March 29, 2018.
The provider is located at 751 S BASCOM AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95128 and the phone number is (408) 886-8754.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
