2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1447677729 MD
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DANIEL CHANG, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in PALO ALTO, 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL CHANG, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALO ALTO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 56 claims across 23 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DANIEL CHANG, MD filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALO ALTO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL CHANG, MD 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).

DANIEL CHANG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2014

NPI 1447677729

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in California

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive 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).

DANIEL CHANG, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in PALO ALTO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447677729. 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.

DANIEL CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA, 94304, with a listed phone of (650) 723-4000. NPI 1447677729 was issued on 03/25/2014. 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $715 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.6%. 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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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

300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304

Provider Details

NPI 1447677729
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL 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.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
LOS GATOS, 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 DANIEL CHANG, MD. To verify DANIEL CHANG, MD'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.

56
Total Claims
$715
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
570
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$715
Opioid Claims
11 (19.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How DANIEL CHANG, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL CHANG, MD's 56 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive 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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL CHANG, MD's specialty?
DANIEL CHANG, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in PALO ALTO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL CHANG, MD wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $715 in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL CHANG, MD located?
DANIEL CHANG, MD is located at 300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA, 94304. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
What is DANIEL CHANG, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447677729, issued on 03/25/2014.
Does DANIEL CHANG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL CHANG, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.6%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL CHANG, MD's credentials?
DANIEL CHANG, MD's NPI is 1447677729 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.
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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