2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1285943589 M.D.
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CHARLES CHANG, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SAN DIEGO, 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES CHANG, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims across 20 beneficiaries .

What the federal data shows

CHARLES CHANG, M.D. filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SAN DIEGO, California.

36
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES 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).

CHARLES CHANG, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2010

NPI 1285943589

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in California

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHARLES CHANG, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1285943589. 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.

CHARLES CHANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103, with a listed phone of (619) 543-6312. NPI 1285943589 was issued on 10/04/2010. 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $336 in drug spend. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Provider Details

NPI 1285943589
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
LOS ANGELES, CA

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 — 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 CHARLES CHANG, M.D.. To verify CHARLES 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

36
Total Claims
$336
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
50
Total Day Supply
867
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$336

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How CHARLES CHANG, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s 36 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES CHANG, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES CHANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES CHANG, M.D. wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $336 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES CHANG, M.D. located?
CHARLES CHANG, M.D. is located at 200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103. Phone: (619) 543-6312.
What is CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285943589, issued on 10/04/2010.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHARLES CHANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES CHANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES CHANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1285943589 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.

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

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