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DR. ELBERT CHANG D.O.
NPI 1780900142
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 10, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 300, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 274-1668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Elbert Chang D.o. NPPES

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

DR. ELBERT CHANG D.O. (NPI 1780900142) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in California (20A12943) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780900142
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELBERT CHANGCredential: D.O.
Location Address314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 300Tacoma, WA 98405-4292
Mailing Address314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 300Tacoma, WA 98405-4292
Phone(253) 274-1668
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1780900142 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A12943
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 300, Tacoma, WA 98405
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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

Dr. Elbert Chang D.o. 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 ID8325356603
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180126002127
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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

WENDY WANG MD
Anesthesiology
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 300
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (216) 392-9407
STEPHEN C KU DO
Anesthesiology
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY STE 300
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 274-1668

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 Elbert Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elbert Chang is 1780900142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2010.

Where is Elbert Chang located?

Elbert Chang practices at 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 274-1668.

What is Elbert Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Elbert Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elbert 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.

Is Elbert Chang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elbert Chang is affiliated with Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elbert Chang was last updated on May 4, 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.