Physician Profile
Alexander T. Chang, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chang
Based in Escondido, CA, Alexander T. Chang, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Alexander graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2005. Alexander is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 1,655 Medicare patients across 2,366 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 739-7666
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 300
Escondido, CA 92029
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,366 services · 1,655 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
175 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
62 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
56 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
37 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch | Procedure | 36246 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | Procedure | 36470 |
19 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Escondido 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander T. Chang's specialty?
Alexander T. Chang is a general surgeon in Escondido, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander T. Chang?
Alexander T. Chang is listed at 2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300, Escondido, CA 92029. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander T. Chang?
The number on file is (760) 739-7666. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alexander T. Chang's NPI number?
Alexander T. Chang's National Provider Identifier is 1376860056. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alexander T. Chang's education?
Alexander T. Chang attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alexander T. Chang been practicing?
Alexander T. Chang has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alexander T. Chang known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander T. Chang performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alexander T. Chang confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander T. Chang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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