Dr Vanessa Loo Chang, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Mcallen, TX

Dr Vanessa Loo Chang, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mcallen, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 318 W Nolana Ave, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 664-0444.

Dr Vanessa Loo Chang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 2733T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1386869451.

Contact Information

Dr Vanessa Loo Chang, OD
318 W Nolana Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78504-2528
(956) 664-0444
(956) 664-0446



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vanessa Loo Chang
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location318 W Nolana Ave, Mcallen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Vanessa Loo Chang attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386869451
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/16/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496918401
  • Enrollment ID: I20120531000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vanessa Loo Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386869451NPI-NPPES
037005801MedicaidTX
2733TOtherTXTX OPTOMETRY LISCENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2733T (Texas)Primary

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 Vanessa Loo Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameVanessa Loo Chang & Dennis M Chang Od Ptr
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770787392
PECOS PAC ID: 8123281136
Enrollment ID: O20120531000083

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vanessa Loo Chang, OD
318 W Nolana Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78504-2528

Ph: (956) 664-0444
Dr Vanessa Loo Chang, OD
318 W Nolana Ave,
Mcallen, TX 78504-2528

Ph: (956) 664-0444

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Optometrist in Mcallen, TX

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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 801 E Nolana, Suite 6, Mcallen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-683-1500    Fax: 956-683-1502
Stephanie Liane Munoz,
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 317 S Broadway St, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-686-7435    
Dr. Roberto Olivarez Jr., O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6900 N 10th St, Suite 5, Mcallen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-664-0240    Fax: 956-664-0185
Eyear - N. Mcallen
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6400 N 10th St, Ste. A, Mcallen, TX 78504
Phone: 956-972-0047    Fax: 956-972-0048
Dr. Scott L Helgeson, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2200 S 10th St Ste B6, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone: 956-682-4459    Fax: 956-630-4139
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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 317 S Broadway St, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: 956-686-7435    Fax: 956-686-6956
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 423 W Nolana St, Mcallen, TX 78504
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