2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1942396635 PHARMD
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Julie Chang, PHARMD

Pharmacist in Santa Clara, 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
918
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Julie Chang, PHARMD filed 918 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Santa Clara, California, prescribing 67% generic.

918
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing

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.

Julie Chang, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

918 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about Julie Chang, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1942396635

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

918 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in California

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pharmacist share within California

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Julie Chang, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 710 LAWRENCE EXPY, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, with a listed phone of (408) 851-3972. NPI 1942396635 was issued on 10/04/2006. 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 918 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

710 LAWRENCE EXPY
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Provider Details

NPI 1942396635
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

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 Julie Chang, PHARMD. To verify Julie Chang, PHARMD'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Julie Chang, PHARMD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 918 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.

918
Total Claims
$277K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,834
Total Day Supply
84,988
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$258K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
34% female / 66% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Julie Chang, PHARMD 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
Spironolactone
137
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
136
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
115
Metoprolol Succinate
114
Furosemide
72
Carvedilol
71
Hydralazine Hcl
52
Bumetanide
45
Losartan Potassium
39
Isosorbide Dinitrate
31

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

Pharmacist Overview

How Julie Chang, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Julie Chang, PHARMD's 918 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in California

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julie Chang, PHARMD's specialty?
Julie Chang, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Santa Clara, California. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Julie Chang, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Julie Chang, PHARMD wrote 918 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is Julie Chang, PHARMD located?
Julie Chang, PHARMD is located at 710 LAWRENCE EXPY, Santa Clara, CA, 95051. Phone: (408) 851-3972.
What is Julie Chang, PHARMD's NPI number?
Julie Chang, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942396635, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does Julie Chang, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Julie Chang, PHARMD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $258K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Julie Chang, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Julie Chang, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spironolactone, Entresto, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Julie Chang, PHARMD accept Medicare?
Julie Chang, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 918 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Julie Chang, PHARMD's credentials?
Julie Chang, PHARMD's NPI is 1942396635 with credentials PHARMD. 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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