Dr Lung Chang, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Alhambra, CA

Dr Lung Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Alhambra, California. He graduated from medical school in 1962 and has 62 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1528 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 289-5432.

Dr Lung Chang is licensed to practice in California (license number C39371) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013935444.

Contact Information

Dr Lung Chang, MD
1528 S Garfield Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-5432
(626) 289-5551



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lung Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience62 Years
Location1528 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lung Chang graduated from medical school in 1962
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013935444
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072548700
  • Enrollment ID: I20090728000310

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lung Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013935444NPI-NPPES
00C393711MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology C39371 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alhambra Hospital Medical CenterAlhambra, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Lung Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChang Eye Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952521015
PECOS PAC ID: 4587717251
Enrollment ID: O20090728000347

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lung Chang, MD
1528 S Garfield Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801

Ph: (626) 289-5432
Dr Lung Chang, MD
1528 S Garfield Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801

Ph: (626) 289-5432

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