Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Chang, MD
Plastic Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1447269626
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 29, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208200000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G80137
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447269626. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
47
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,426
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 17 | 17 | $151 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 17 | 17 | $111 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 13 | 13 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Palo Alto Plastic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$245
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alafair Biosciences, INC. | 1 | $121.11 | |
| Acumed LLC | 1 | $78.69 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $45.00 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Chang's medical specialty?
Dr. James Chang practices Plastic Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. James Chang practice?
Dr. James Chang practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. James Chang's NPI?
Dr. James Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447269626, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Chang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Chang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Chang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.