DR. JOHNNY TZER-REN CHANG MD
NPI 1417175258
Plastic Surgery in Palo Alto, CA

Active since April 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
795 EL CAMINO REAL, LEE BUILDING, LEVEL 3, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 853-2916(650) 853-2852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2020, Nov 5, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Johnny Tzer-ren Chang Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHNNY TZER-REN CHANG MD (NPI 1417175258) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A121316) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417175258
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHNNY TZER-REN CHANGCredential: MD
Location Address795 EL CAMINO REAL, LEE BUILDING, LEVEL 3Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408 · (650) 853-2916
Fax(650) 853-2852
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1417175258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A121316
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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. Johnny Tzer-ren 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 ID7618125196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120907000654
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Johnny Chang reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104067115 (California), NPI 1982845186 (California)
  • 4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.
21 services13 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94301 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

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.

Dermatology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Physical Therapist
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Dietitian, Registered
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Dermatology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Obstetrics & Gynecology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Family Medicine
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Pediatrics
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

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 Johnny Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Johnny Chang is 1417175258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2007.

Where is Johnny Chang located?

Johnny Chang practices at 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 3, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 853-2916.

What is Johnny Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Johnny Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Johnny 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 organization bills Medicare for Johnny Chang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Johnny Chang reassigns Medicare benefits to Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Palo Alto, CA). The 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 Johnny Chang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Johnny Chang was last updated on May 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.