DR. WESLEY E CHANG MD
NPI 1649279928
Radiology - Neuroradiology in Fort Worth, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005

Contact Information

1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX
ZIP 76104
Phone: (817) 336-4638
Fax: (817) 870-0278

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Neuroradiology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WESLEY CHANG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wesley Chang, a provider established in Fort Worth, Texas with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in neuroradiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649279928 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085N0700X with license number K2665 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1649279928
Provider Name
DR. WESLEY E CHANG MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1101 6TH AVE FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Location Phone
(817) 336-4638
Location Fax
(817) 870-0278
Mailing Address
1101 6TH AVE FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Mailing Phone
(817) 336-4638
Mailing Fax
(817) 870-0278
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-19-2005
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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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

Radiology Neuroradiology

Taxonomy Code
2085N0700X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
K2665
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
12085R0202XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology

K2665 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • Molina Silver Standard - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Wesley Chang is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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.

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

This service was performed 52 times for 46 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

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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 1649279928, we treat the final digit (8) 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 82. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 82 = 8).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 82

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 82 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.

90 - 82 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1649279928.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Technology)
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 6TH AVE, SECOND FLOOR
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Portable X-ray and/or Other Portable Diagnostic Imaging Supplier
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 6TH AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Ophthalmology
1101 6TH AVE, SUITE 100
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Ophthalmology
1101 6TH AVE, SUITE 100
FORT WORTH, TX 76104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649279928, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2005.

The provider is located at 1101 6TH AVE FORT WORTH, TX 76104 and the phone number is (817) 336-4638.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085N0700X and a focus in Neuroradiology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.