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CRAIG GE-SHENG CHANG M.D.
NPI 1306802814
Surgery in Victoria, TX

Active since April 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 300, VICTORIA, TX 77904(361) 570-8585(361) 570-8586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2024, Jan 4, 2024, Oct 19, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Craig Ge-sheng Chang M.d. NPPES

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

CRAIG GE-SHENG CHANG M.D. (NPI 1306802814) is an individual surgery provider in Victoria, Texas, licensed in Texas (J7449) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Corpus Christi.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306802814
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCRAIG GE-SHENG CHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 300Victoria, TX 77904-1178
Mailing Address6502 Nursery Dr, Suite 300Victoria, TX 77904-1178 · (361) 570-8585 · Fax (361) 570-8586
Phone(361) 570-8585
Fax(361) 570-8586
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1993
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1306802814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J7449
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.
6502 NURSERY DR, Victoria, TX 77904
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15621 Corsica Rd Ste BCorpus Christi, TX 78414-6375 · Phone (361) 570-8585 · Fax (361) 570-8586

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Craig Ge-sheng 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 ID4688576531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040122000408
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.

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.
89 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Citizens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450023
Location2701 Hospital DriveVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77904 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

86.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality72.75
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%806 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%588 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%588 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%588 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

TRACY DAWN CHASE LPC
Counselor (Professional)
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
KAREN KENNEMER
Community/Behavioral Health
6502 NURSERY DR
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 482-0427
STEPHANIE D MCGILL LPC
Counselor (Professional)
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
WILLIAM TERRY KUESTER M.A.,LPC
Counselor (Professional)
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
GULF BEND MRMR CENTER HCS PROGRAM
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
GULF BEND MHMR CENTER
Rehabilitation Counselor
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
GULF BEND MHMR CENTER
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 100
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 575-0611
ROGERS PHARMACY #4
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
6502 NURSERY DR, SUITE 102
VICTORIA, TX 77904
Victoria County (361) 572-0226

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 Craig Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Chang is 1306802814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2006.

Where is Craig Chang located?

Craig Chang practices at 6502 Nursery Dr Suite 300, Victoria, TX 77904. The listed phone number is (361) 570-8585.

What is Craig Chang's specialty?

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

Is Craig Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig 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 Craig Chang accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Craig 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 Craig Chang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Craig Chang is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Chang was last updated on August 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.