2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1255838140 MD
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CHRISTINA CHANG, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in LANSDOWNE, Virginia. 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
409
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.1995/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$216.17
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1995/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 409 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.1995/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
409
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
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.

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about CHRISTINA CHANG, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2018

NPI 1255838140

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

409 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

73.1995/100 9.900499999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.1995/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 73.1995/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.2%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 73.1995/100 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).

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in LANSDOWNE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255838140. 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.

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 19441 GOLF VISTA PLZ STE 320, LANSDOWNE, VA, 20176, with a listed phone of (703) 858-9800. NPI 1255838140 was issued on 04/09/2018. 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 409 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 73.1995/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 59.0075, Cost 65.824), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

19441 GOLF VISTA PLZ STE 320
LANSDOWNE, VA 20176

Provider Details

NPI 1255838140
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/09/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.1995
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
59.0075
Quality
65.824
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA 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.

VIRGINIA EYE CENTER PC
LANSDOWNE, VA

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 CHRISTINA CHANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$216

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

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

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 409 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.

409
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
673
Total Day Supply
18,843
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Latanoprost
121
Timolol Maleate
38
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
31
Restasis
Cyclosporine
28
Brimonidine Tartrate
26
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
23
Prednisolone Acetate
21
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
18
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CHRISTINA CHANG, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's 409 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's specialty?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in LANSDOWNE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTINA CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA CHANG, MD wrote 409 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1995/100 (Quality: 59.0075, Cost: 65.824). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINA CHANG, MD located?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD is located at 19441 GOLF VISTA PLZ STE 320, LANSDOWNE, VA, 20176. Phone: (703) 858-9800.
What is CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255838140, issued on 04/09/2018.
Does CHRISTINA CHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 409 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's credentials?
CHRISTINA CHANG, MD's NPI is 1255838140 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.
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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