2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1124223771 M.D.
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ESTHER CHANG, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in NORFOLK, 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
349
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ESTHER CHANG, M.D. filed 349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in NORFOLK, Virginia, prescribing 51% generic.

349
Part D claims, 2023
51%
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.

ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

349 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ESTHER 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).

What does the federal data show about ESTHER CHANG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2007

NPI 1124223771

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

349 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ESTHER CHANG, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1124223771. 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.

ESTHER CHANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, NORFOLK, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 622-2200. NPI 1124223771 was issued on 06/15/2007. 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 349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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.

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

241 CORPORATE BLVD
NORFOLK, VA 23502

Provider Details

NPI 1124223771
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ESTHER 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.

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
SAN MATEO, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ESTHER CHANG, M.D. — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 349 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.

349
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
490
Total Day Supply
12,877
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
166
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
43
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Dorzolamide Hcl
22
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Timolol Maleate
17
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
15

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ESTHER CHANG, M.D. 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

ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s 349 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 ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s specialty?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ESTHER CHANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESTHER CHANG, M.D. wrote 349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is ESTHER CHANG, M.D. located?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D. is located at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, NORFOLK, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 622-2200.
What is ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124223771, issued on 06/15/2007.
Does ESTHER CHANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 ESTHER CHANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ESTHER CHANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 349 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s credentials?
ESTHER CHANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1124223771 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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