2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1396016838 M.D.
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CHANG O SON, M.D.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$478.77
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHANG O SON, M.D. is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 182 claims across 64 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $478.77 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHANG O SON, M.D. filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHANG O SON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHANG O SON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/13/2012

NPI 1396016838

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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).

CHANG O SON, M.D. is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396016838. 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.

CHANG O SON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1638 OWEN DR STE 108, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 615-6910. NPI 1396016838 was issued on 01/13/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SON 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $845K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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

1638 OWEN DR STE 108
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1396016838
Specialty Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/13/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHANG O SON, 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.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
DANVILLE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
DANVILLE, VA
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
BISMARCK, ND

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

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 CHANG O SON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$479

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHANG O SON, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$845K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
285
Total Day Supply
8,084
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$841K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
Letrozole
19
Warfarin Sodium
17
Eliquis
Apixaban
12

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

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHANG O SON, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider

CHANG O SON, M.D.'s 182 claims are below the specialty average of 693.

Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SON.

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHANG O SON, M.D.'s specialty?
CHANG O SON, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHANG O SON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHANG O SON, M.D. wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $845K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is CHANG O SON, M.D. located?
CHANG O SON, M.D. is located at 1638 OWEN DR STE 108, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 615-6910.
What is CHANG O SON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHANG O SON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396016838, issued on 01/13/2012.
Does CHANG O SON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHANG O SON, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $841K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHANG O SON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHANG O SON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Warfarin Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHANG O SON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHANG O SON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHANG O SON, M.D.'s credentials?
CHANG O SON, M.D.'s NPI is 1396016838 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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