DR. ALEX L CHANG MD
NPI 1578820015
Surgery in Houston, TX

Q: What is Alex Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Chang is 1578820015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2012.

Q: What is Alex Chang's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Chang was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 23, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.78/100

CMS Quality Rating

6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Feb 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Alex L Chang Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEX L CHANG MD (NPI 1578820015) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W1398) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578820015

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX L CHANGCredential: MD

Location Address6411 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501

Mailing Address6431 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 876-6476

Phone(713) 704-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1578820015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · W1398

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.

Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License 35.133496 (OH)

6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Alex L 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 ID6507008711

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210528001456, I20260205002806

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 3

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.

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.

72 services32 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

22 services22 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.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360003

Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christ Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360163

Location2139 Auburn AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

78.78/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

70.42

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.86

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers14 claims14 services$12.64 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.

MR. MICHAEL T DOME PA-C

Physician Assistant

6411 FANNIN ST, STE 1020
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 325-7090

SOZOS PAPASOZOMENOS M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)