2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1982718078 M.D., PHD
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DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in NEWPORT NEWS, 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
702
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
MIPS score
79.1641/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.4K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 702 claims across 125 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1641/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $27.4K across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1641 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 702 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)

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD 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).

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1982718078

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

702 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

79.1641/100 3.9358999999999895% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.1641/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 79.1641/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.2%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 79.1641/100 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).

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PHD. NPI: 1982718078. 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.

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D., PHD credentials at 1051 LOFTIS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606, with a listed phone of (757) 873-9400. NPI 1982718078 was issued on 08/18/2006. 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 702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%. 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 79.1641/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.2144), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

1051 LOFTIS BLVD
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

Provider Details

NPI 1982718078
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D., PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.1641
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.2144
Quality
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD 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 ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES
NEWPORT NEWS, 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 DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

702
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
916
Total Day Supply
23,341
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Opioid Claims
113 (16.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
52
Letrozole
44
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
44
Gabapentin
36
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
26
Dexamethasone
24
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
20
Megestrol Acetate
19
Ondansetron Hcl
19
Prednisone
19

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's 702 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's specialty?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Credentials: M.D., PHD.
How much does DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD wrote 702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1641/100 (Quality: 66.2144). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD located?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD is located at 1051 LOFTIS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606. Phone: (757) 873-9400.
What is DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's NPI number?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982718078, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.1%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Letrozole, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD accept Medicare?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 702 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's credentials?
DAVID CHANG, M.D., PHD's NPI is 1982718078 with credentials M.D., PHD. 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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