2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1801239009
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JULIANA CHANG

Rheumatology Physician in DOWNEY, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 439 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$5.5K
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JULIANA CHANG filed 1,898 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in DOWNEY, California.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JULIANA CHANG's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,898 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JULIANA CHANG 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 JULIANA CHANG?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2013

NPI 1801239009

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,898 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in California

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Rheumatology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JULIANA CHANG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider at 9333 IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA, 90242, with a listed phone of (833) 574-2273. NPI 1801239009 was issued on 04/08/2013. 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 1,898 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 439 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

9333 IMPERIAL HWY
DOWNEY, CA 90242

Provider Details

NPI 1801239009
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIANA CHANG 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
BELLFLOWER, 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).

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 JULIANA CHANG. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.5K

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

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 JULIANA CHANG. To verify JULIANA CHANG'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.

1,898
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
439
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,233
Total Day Supply
124,016
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Opioid Claims
33 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 146, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIANA CHANG prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
305
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
277
Prednisone
187
Leflunomide
179
Allopurinol
100
Sulfasalazine
80
Actemra Actpen
Tocilizumab
76
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
53
Rasuvo
Methotrexate/Pf
52
Xeljanz
Tofacitinib Citrate
44

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How JULIANA CHANG fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIANA CHANG's 1,898 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIANA CHANG's specialty?
JULIANA CHANG specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in DOWNEY, California.
How much does JULIANA CHANG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIANA CHANG wrote 1,898 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 439 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIANA CHANG located?
JULIANA CHANG is located at 9333 IMPERIAL HWY, DOWNEY, CA, 90242. Phone: (833) 574-2273.
What is JULIANA CHANG's NPI number?
JULIANA CHANG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801239009, issued on 04/08/2013.
Does JULIANA CHANG prescribe opioids?
Yes, JULIANA CHANG had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIANA CHANG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIANA CHANG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIANA CHANG accept Medicare?
JULIANA CHANG appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,898 Part D claims and 439 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIANA CHANG's credentials?
JULIANA CHANG's NPI is 1801239009. 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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