MELINDA YOUEEN-WU CHANG M.D.
NPI 1942597133
Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since July 07, 2011PECOS Enrolled
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 4000, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033(323) 442-6335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 23, 2020, Sep 21, 2017, Jun 8, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melinda Youeen-wu Chang M.d. NPPES

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

MELINDA YOUEEN-WU CHANG M.D. (NPI 1942597133) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A124253) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942597133
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA YOUEEN-WU CHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 4000Los Angeles, CA 90033-5331
Mailing AddressPo Box 31309Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309 · (323) 442-6335
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1942597133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A124253
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 4000, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Melinda Wu M.d.

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 (PECOS)

Melinda Youeen-wu Chang M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

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

General Practice
1520 SAN PABLO ST
Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,445 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
4650 SUNSET BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc
  • 1,281 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90033 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 2

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

Ophthalmology
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 4000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Ophthalmology
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 4000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

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 Melinda Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Chang is 1942597133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2011. The provider is also known as Melinda Wu M.D..

Where is Melinda Chang located?

Melinda Chang practices at 1450 San Pablo St Ste 4000, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The listed phone number is (323) 442-6335.

What is Melinda Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Melinda Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Chang is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melinda Chang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Chang reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Usc Care Medical Group, Inc (Los Angeles, CA) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA). Each 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 Melinda 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 Melinda Chang was last updated on October 23, 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.