2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1053501916 M.D.
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JAMES CHANG, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. 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
609
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$320.63
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES CHANG, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 609 claims across 92 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $320.63 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES CHANG, M.D. filed 609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES 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).

JAMES CHANG, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2007

NPI 1053501916

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

609 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

JAMES CHANG, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053501916. 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.

JAMES CHANG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3144 KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306, with a listed phone of (201) 792-9339. NPI 1053501916 was issued on 07/26/2007. 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 609 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.4%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

3144 KENNEDY BLVD
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306

Provider Details

NPI 1053501916
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES 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.

ALL BE HEALTHY LLC
FREEHOLD, NJ

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 JAMES CHANG, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$321

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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 · Typical

JAMES CHANG, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 609 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.

609
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
646
Total Day Supply
18,032
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$194K
Opioid Claims
374 (61.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 45, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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 Hcl
107
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
83
Tramadol Hcl
59
Percocet
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
49
Gabapentin
28
Ibuprofen
28
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Celecoxib
20
Meloxicam
18
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
18

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES CHANG, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s 609 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES CHANG, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES CHANG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CHANG, M.D. wrote 609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CHANG, M.D. located?
JAMES CHANG, M.D. is located at 3144 KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306. Phone: (201) 792-9339.
What is JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053501916, issued on 07/26/2007.
Does JAMES CHANG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES CHANG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES CHANG, M.D. had 374 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.4%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CHANG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CHANG, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES CHANG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 609 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES CHANG, M.D.'s NPI is 1053501916 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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