2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1497781488 MD
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RANDOLPH CHANG, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: RANDOLPH CHANG, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 271 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: RANDOLPH CHANG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2006

NPI 1497781488

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,491 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider practicing in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497781488. 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.

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA, 17033, with a listed phone of (717) 531-6597. NPI 1497781488 was issued on 06/23/2006. 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 1,491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 271 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Provider Details

NPI 1497781488
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RANDOLPH CHANG, MD 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.

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP
HERSHEY, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RANDOLPH CHANG, MD. To verify RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,491 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.

1,491
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,507
Total Day Supply
72,140
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
633 (42.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 81, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
370
Gabapentin
309
Pregabalin
161
Tramadol Hcl
150
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
58
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
56
Diclofenac Sodium
48
Duloxetine Hcl
39
Meloxicam
39
Baclofen
30

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How RANDOLPH CHANG, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's 1,491 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's specialty?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does RANDOLPH CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RANDOLPH CHANG, MD wrote 1,491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
What is RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's Medicare quality score?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RANDOLPH CHANG, MD located?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD is located at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA, 17033. Phone: (717) 531-6597.
What is RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's NPI number?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497781488, issued on 06/23/2006.
Does RANDOLPH CHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
Does RANDOLPH CHANG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RANDOLPH CHANG, MD had 633 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.5%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RANDOLPH CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RANDOLPH CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,491 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's credentials?
RANDOLPH CHANG, MD's NPI is 1497781488 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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