DR. WALTER CHANG DNP
NPI 1982142691
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Sacramento, CA

Active since February 02, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
2230 STOCKTON BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-3574 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2022, Feb 2, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Walter Chang Dnp NPPES

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

DR. WALTER CHANG DNP (NPI 1982142691) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (95020090) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982142691
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER CHANGCredential: DNP
Location Address2230 STOCKTON BLVDSacramento, CA 95817-1353
Mailing Address1517 H St Apt 402Sacramento, CA 95814-2065 · (415) 680-8898
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2025
NPI 1982142691 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in CA · 95020090
2230 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Chang Dnp 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 ID2264819853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240702002983
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 2

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
25 services11 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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
$92.61 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $23.15 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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.

90.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.99

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.

Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Peer Specialist
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Adult Companion
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychologist
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
Psychologist
2230 STOCKTON BLVD
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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 Walter Chang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Chang is 1982142691. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2017.

Where is Walter Chang located?

Walter Chang practices at 2230 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-3574.

What is Walter Chang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Walter Chang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter 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.

What insurance does Walter Chang accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Walter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Chang was last updated on May 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.