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- 9525 Monte Vista Ave Ste 105, Montclair, CA 91763
About Dr. Chang
Based in Montclair, CA, Elbert K. Chang, MD is listed in the NPI registry under pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Elbert cared for 946 Medicare patients across 2,445 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1053417808 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (909) 626-1205
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9525 MONTE VISTA AVE STE 105
Montclair, CA 91763
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pulmonary Disease 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
Chronic conditions
Most searched conditions
Airway disorders
Blood vessel disorders
Critical care
Diagnostic findings
- Swollen Chest Lymph Nodes
Environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
Genetic conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Cystic fibrosis in adults
Infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Fungal lung infection
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Lung abscess
- NTM lung infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Valley fever
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
- Whooping Cough
Inflammatory conditions
Lung growths
- Mesothelioma
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Occupational & environmental
- Asbestos lung damage
- Black lung disease
- Silicosis
- Vaping lung illness
Pleural disorders
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Pain when breathing
Post-infection conditions
Sleep disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Structural lung conditions
- Lung Bullae
Symptoms
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Chest congestion
- Coughing up blood
- Low oxygen levels
- Rapid Breathing
- Severe asthma attack
- Wheezing
Procedures & services
Biopsies
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cryobiopsy
Breathing
- CPAP Setup and Mask Troubleshooting
- Home Oxygen Therapy Training
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment Training
Pleural procedures
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest tube insertion
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Sleep medicine
- At-home sleep test
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP titration
- Overnight oxygen study
- Sleep study
Treatments
Most searched procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy management
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
Airway care
Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Biopsies & diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Needle biopsy of lung
- Robotic lung biopsy
Breathing tests
- 6-minute walk test
- Asthma challenge test
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
Cancer diagnostic procedures
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging
Consultations
- Pre-op lung clearance
Counseling & prevention
Critical care
- Ventilator Weaning Evaluation
Diagnostic procedures
- Lung Wash Procedure
Drainage care
- Pleural Catheter Removal
Imaging
- Chest CT Scan
- Chest X-Ray
- Lung Perfusion Scan
Interventional procedures
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
Lab tests
- Arterial blood gas test
- Sputum test
Lung tests
- Pre- And Post-Bronchodilator Test
Medications
- Severe Asthma Biologics
Monitoring
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Procedures
- Foreign Object Removal From Airway
- Windpipe stent placement
Rehabilitation
Screening
- Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Sleep equipment
Sleep treatments
- Sleep Apnea Dental Device Evaluation
Specialist evaluations
- Lung Transplant Evaluation
- Lung Volume Reduction Evaluation
Specialized testing
- High-Altitude Oxygen Test
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,445 services · 946 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
42 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
42 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
38 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Evaluation of use of breathing device | Treatment | 94664 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
465 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
426 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
354 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
301 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
217 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
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 lung specialists at this location 3
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 lung specialists in Montclair 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chang specialize in?
Dr. Chang is a lung specialist in Montclair, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pulmonary Disease”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chang located?
Dr. Chang is listed at 9525 Monte Vista Ave Ste 105, Montclair, CA 91763. 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 (909) 626-1205. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier is 1053417808. 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 Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chang been practicing?
Dr. Chang has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chang do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chang provides treatments such as test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases and test to determine lung volumes using sensors, 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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