GEORGE J. CHANG M.D.
NPI 1295820496
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2022, Feb 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About George J. Chang M.d. NPPES

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

GEORGE J. CHANG M.D. (NPI 1295820496) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0036) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295820496
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE J. CHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2022
NPI 1295820496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License Licensed in TX · M0036
Definition

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid168205601TX
Other8B5936TX · Bcbs

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

George J. Chang M.d. 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 ID2860451952
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041005000722
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

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.

Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45330
This procedure, known as a sigmoidoscopy, involves using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the lower part of your large bowel. It helps in identifying issues like inflammation, ulcers, or abnormal growths. It's a safe, minimally invasive procedure.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims30 services$9.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each A4362
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers27 claims640 services$3.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy belt, each A4367
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers11 claims17 services$6.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
5 suppliers16 claims500 services$4.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each A4389
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers11 claims380 services$5.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce A4394
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
10 suppliers55 claims1,106 services$2.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 George Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Chang is 1295820496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is George Chang located?

George Chang practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is George Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is George Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Chang was last updated on June 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.