DR. LYDIA HWEI CHANG M.D.
NPI 1972570141
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since March 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
130 MASON FARM RD, SUITE 4124, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-2531(919) 966-7013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Lydia Hwei Chang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LYDIA HWEI CHANG M.D. (NPI 1972570141) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200100849) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972570141
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LYDIA HWEI CHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address130 MASON FARM RD, SUITE 4124Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7020
Mailing Address130 Mason Farm Rd, Suite 4124Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7020 · (919) 966-2531 · Fax (919) 966-7013
Fax(919) 966-7013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2014
✔ NPI 1972570141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200100849
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
130 MASON FARM RD, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH46505
Medicaid277792SC
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedH465052603

Accepted 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. Lydia Hwei Chang M.d. 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 ID8628009222
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071002000466
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lydia Chang reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cardiovascular Disease
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC
  • 824 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.

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 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.
322 services161 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
136 services65 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
105 services90 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
81 services46 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
79 services74 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727
This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.
71 services69 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340087
Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340184
Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Angel Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341326
Location124 Center Court PO Box 1209Franklin, NC 28734 · Macon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
130 MASON FARM RD, CAMPUS BOX 7229
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orthopaedic Surgery
130 MASON FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine
130 MASON FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
130 MASON FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
130 MASON FARM RD, BIOINFORMATICS BUILDING CB# 7080
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
130 MASON FARM RD, CB 7020
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
130 MASON FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
130 MASON FARM RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

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 Lydia Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Chang is 1972570141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2006.

Where is Lydia Chang located?

Lydia Chang practices at 130 Mason Farm Rd Suite 4124, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-2531.

What is Lydia Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Lydia Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lydia Chang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lydia Chang reassigns Medicare benefits to Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (Asheville, NC). The 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 Lydia Chang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lydia Chang accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Cigna Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Lydia Chang as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lydia Chang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lydia Chang is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Harris Regional Hospital, The Mcdowell Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Angel Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Chang was last updated on March 6, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.