2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1891983078 M.D.
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CARL CHANG, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in ARCADIA, California. 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
584
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$410.41
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARL CHANG, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ARCADIA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 584 claims across 219 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $410.41 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARL CHANG, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARL CHANG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CARL CHANG, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2007

NPI 1891983078

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

584 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARL CHANG, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CARL CHANG, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in ARCADIA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1891983078. 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.

CARL CHANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 N SANTA ANITA AVE, ARCADIA, CA, 91006, with a listed phone of (626) 821-5998. NPI 1891983078 was issued on 10/12/2007. 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 584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $197K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

100 N SANTA ANITA AVE
ARCADIA, CA 91006

Provider Details

NPI 1891983078
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CARL CHANG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$410

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CARL CHANG, M.D.. To verify CARL CHANG, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CARL CHANG, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 584 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.

584
Total Claims
$197K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
666
Total Day Supply
17,849
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$175K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
109
Ketoconazole
88
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
29
Prednisone
27
Fluorouracil
24
Clindamycin Phosphate
20
Clobetasol Propionate
17
Clotrimazole
17
Econazole Nitrate
17
Halobetasol Propionate
16

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CARL CHANG, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

CARL CHANG, M.D.'s 584 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARL CHANG, M.D.'s specialty?
CARL CHANG, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in ARCADIA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARL CHANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARL CHANG, M.D. wrote 584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $197K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
What is CARL CHANG, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CARL CHANG, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARL CHANG, M.D. located?
CARL CHANG, M.D. is located at 100 N SANTA ANITA AVE, ARCADIA, CA, 91006. Phone: (626) 821-5998.
What is CARL CHANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARL CHANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891983078, issued on 10/12/2007.
Does CARL CHANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARL CHANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $175K 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 CARL CHANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARL CHANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Betamethasone Diprop Augmented. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARL CHANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARL CHANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 584 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARL CHANG, M.D.'s credentials?
CARL CHANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1891983078 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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