2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1598868580 MD
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ANWELL CHANG, MD

Dermatology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
629
Medicare Part D claims · 306 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ANWELL CHANG, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 629 claims across 306 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ANWELL CHANG, MD filed 629 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANWELL CHANG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANWELL CHANG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1598868580

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

629 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANWELL CHANG, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1598868580. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANWELL CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, DENVER, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1598868580 was issued on 09/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHANG most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 629 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 306 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2045 N FRANKLIN ST
DENVER, CO 80205

Provider Details

NPI 1598868580
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANWELL CHANG, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
DENVER, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ANWELL CHANG, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 629 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

629
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
306
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
708
Total Day Supply
18,857
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$71K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
100
Fluorouracil
87
Clobetasol Propionate
81
Ketoconazole
42
Fluocinonide
36
Ciclopirox
34
Clindamycin Phosphate
24
Hydrocortisone
21
Retin-A
Tretinoin
20
Tacrolimus
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ANWELL CHANG, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ANWELL CHANG, MD's 629 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHANG.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANWELL CHANG, MD's specialty?
ANWELL CHANG, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANWELL CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANWELL CHANG, MD wrote 629 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 306 beneficiaries.
Where is ANWELL CHANG, MD located?
ANWELL CHANG, MD is located at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, DENVER, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is ANWELL CHANG, MD's NPI number?
ANWELL CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598868580, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does ANWELL CHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANWELL CHANG, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANWELL CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANWELL CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluorouracil, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANWELL CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
ANWELL CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 629 Part D claims and 306 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANWELL CHANG, MD's credentials?
ANWELL CHANG, MD's NPI is 1598868580 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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