2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1821621731
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LUCAS CHANG

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in UNION CITY, 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
943
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LUCAS CHANG is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in UNION CITY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 943 claims across 184 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LUCAS CHANG filed 943 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across UNION CITY, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LUCAS CHANG at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/19/2020

NPI 1821621731

Primary specialty

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Niche

3,473 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

943 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 492

Specialty distribution in California

How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LUCAS CHANG is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider practicing in UNION CITY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1821621731. 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.

LUCAS CHANG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider at 30116 EIGENBRODT WAY, UNION CITY, CA, 94587, with a listed phone of (510) 566-3220. NPI 1821621731 was issued on 02/19/2020. 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 943 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,473 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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

30116 EIGENBRODT WAY
UNION CITY, CA 94587

Provider Details

NPI 1821621731
Specialty Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/19/2020

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 LUCAS CHANG. To verify LUCAS 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LUCAS CHANG — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 943 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.

943
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,872
Total Day Supply
85,983
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 29, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
115
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
109
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
91
Glipizide
72
Metformin Hcl
65
Ozempic
Semaglutide
53
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
48
Humulin N
Insulin Nph Human Isophane
41
Lisinopril
33
Losartan Potassium
29

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

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview

How LUCAS CHANG fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.

3,473
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCAS CHANG's 943 claims are above the specialty average of 492.

Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCAS CHANG's specialty?
LUCAS CHANG specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in UNION CITY, California.
How much does LUCAS CHANG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCAS CHANG wrote 943 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
Where is LUCAS CHANG located?
LUCAS CHANG is located at 30116 EIGENBRODT WAY, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. Phone: (510) 566-3220.
What is LUCAS CHANG's NPI number?
LUCAS CHANG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821621731, issued on 02/19/2020.
Does LUCAS CHANG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCAS CHANG's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 3,473 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUCAS CHANG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCAS CHANG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl Er, Glipizide Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCAS CHANG accept Medicare?
LUCAS CHANG appears in CMS Medicare data with 943 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCAS CHANG's credentials?
LUCAS CHANG's NPI is 1821621731. 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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