2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1851339154 M.D.
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BERNARD CHANG, M.D.

Neurology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BERNARD CHANG, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 135 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BERNARD CHANG, M.D. filed 2,308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BERNARD CHANG, M.D. 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).

BERNARD CHANG, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1851339154

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,308 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

BERNARD CHANG, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1851339154. 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.

BERNARD CHANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, KS-457, BOSTON, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 667-2889. NPI 1851339154 was issued on 06/02/2006. 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 2,308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, KS-457
BOSTON, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1851339154
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BERNARD CHANG, M.D. 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.

HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED CTR INC
BOSTON, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BERNARD CHANG, M.D.. To verify BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BERNARD CHANG, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,308 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.

2,308
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,212
Total Day Supply
92,903
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$218K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lamotrigine
255
Levetiracetam
216
Clobazam
176
Lacosamide
152
Clonazepam
111
Divalproex Sodium
110
Zonisamide
109
Lorazepam
84
Topiramate
81
Oxcarbazepine
79

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How BERNARD CHANG, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s 2,308 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s specialty?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BERNARD CHANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BERNARD CHANG, M.D. wrote 2,308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is BERNARD CHANG, M.D. located?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D. is located at 330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, KS-457, BOSTON, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 667-2889.
What is BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851339154, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does BERNARD CHANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BERNARD CHANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Clobazam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BERNARD CHANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,308 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s credentials?
BERNARD CHANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1851339154 with credentials M.D.. 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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