DR. TIMOTHY TINYAU CHANG MD PHD
NPI 1740256569
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hopkinsville, KY

Q: What is Timothy Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Chang is 1740256569. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Q: What is Timothy Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Chang was last updated on June 10, 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.

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

105 KEETON DR, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240(270) 798-8372 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Timothy Tinyau Chang Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY TINYAU CHANG MD PHD (NPI 1740256569) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (44797) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jennie Stuart Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hopkinsville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740256569

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY TINYAU CHANGCredential: MD PHD

Location Address105 KEETON DRHopkinsville, KY 42240-8756

Mailing Address105 Keeton DrHopkinsville, KY 42240-8756 · (270) 889-0701 · Fax (270) 889-0556

Phone(270) 798-8372

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2020

NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1740256569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 44797✔ Licensed in HI · MD9765

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

105 KEETON DR, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 110755 Eagle Way Ste 200Hopkinsville, KY 42240-8742 · Phone (270) 889-0701

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Timothy Tinyau Chang Md Phd 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 ID9436378049

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140915000168

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Chang reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Jennie Stuart Medical Center Inc

Same address

Rural Health

105 KEETON DR
Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
169 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679293369 (270) 887-6565

Caldwell County Hospital, Inc

29 mi

Occupational Medicine

100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Princeton, KY 42445

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
37 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1780688333 (270) 365-0300

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 11

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.

185 services129 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

132 services95 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

80 services68 patients

X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560

An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.

57 services49 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

47 services35 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Jennie Stuart Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hopkinsville, KY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180051

Location320 West 18th StreetHopkinsville, KY 42240 · Christian County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Caldwell Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Princeton, KY

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number181322

Location100 Medical Center DrivePrinceton, KY 42445 · Caldwell County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42240 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

$82.24 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.24 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

20%357 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

13%394 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

6%672 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

31%655 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

74%35 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

99%2,531 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

93%1,193 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

59%597 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

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.

100%711 patients5/55-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.

21%1,462 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

9%363 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

19%1,223 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 944 patients

Patients tobacco: 6% · 112 patients

70%490 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

53%492 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

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%1,462 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…

11%1,462 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

21%1,462 patients

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.

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.

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

4 suppliers13 claims15 services$37.08 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 11

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

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