Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chang Joo, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1508868787
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
305 E Granger Ave, Ste 202
Modesto, CA 953504344
(209) 526-1606
fax (209) 526-1677

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2008
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A481920
Medicaid
CA #00A481920

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508868787. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,356
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$213,108
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 382 233 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 312 131 $79
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 184 24 $355
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 141 74 $117
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 101 47 $71
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90 19 $295
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 70 61 $180
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 39 39 $220
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 21 21 $4
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 16 15 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Modesto Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 221. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $24.53
Amgen INC. 1 $20.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,269
Patients
378
Total drug cost
$100,957
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 266 86 $10,034
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 242 80 $4,586
Losartan Potassium Generic 119 43 $2,879
Furosemide Generic 98 31 $1,038
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 81 25 $2,775
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 77 24 $1,455
Lisinopril Generic 56 19 $944
Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) Brand 54 0 $8,754
Potassium Chloride Generic 49 16 $2,934
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 47 16 $527

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chang Joo's medical specialty?
Dr. Chang Joo practices Nephrology Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Chang Joo practice?
Dr. Chang Joo practices at 305 E Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 953504344. Office phone: 2095261606.
What is Dr. Chang Joo's NPI?
Dr. Chang Joo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508868787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chang Joo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chang Joo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chang Joo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.