Physician Profile
Bernard S Chang, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chang
Bernard S Chang, MD practices pathology in La Jolla, CA. Bernard is a 1990 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. Bernard is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Bernard cared for 1,702 Medicare patients across 2,963 services.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 626-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9888 GENESEE AVE
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,963 services · 1,702 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of surgical specimen | Imaging | 76098 |
31 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
784 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
610 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
321 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
275 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
150 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
103 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, using computer-assisted technology | Lab test | 88361 |
87 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
76 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
72 |
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 pathology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other pathology specialists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of surgical specimen 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chang specialize in?
Dr. Chang is a pathology in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chang located?
Dr. Chang is listed at 9888 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chang's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 626-6000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier is 1891713814. 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
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school?
Dr. Chang attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chang been practicing?
Dr. Chang has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chang do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chang performs imaging including x-ray of surgical specimen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chang confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chang. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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