2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1073673273 MD
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SUSAN CHANG, MD

Nephrology Physician in CAMARILLO, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 300 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$381.45
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN CHANG, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CAMARILLO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 300 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $381.45 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUSAN CHANG, MD filed 2,812 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CAMARILLO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN CHANG, MD 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).

SUSAN CHANG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/11/2006

NPI 1073673273

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,812 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SUSAN CHANG, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CAMARILLO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1073673273. 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.

SUSAN CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2438 N PONDEROSA DR, CAMARILLO, CA, 93010, with a listed phone of (805) 383-9727. NPI 1073673273 was issued on 12/11/2006. 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 2,812 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 300 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $767K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2438 N PONDEROSA DR
CAMARILLO, CA 93010

Provider Details

NPI 1073673273
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN 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.

RENAL CONSULTANTS OF VENTURA COUNTY INC
CAMARILLO, 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 SUSAN CHANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$381

Largest payer

MERZ NORTH AMERICA, 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 SUSAN CHANG, MD. To verify SUSAN CHANG, MD'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 · Typical

SUSAN CHANG, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,812 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.

2,812
Total Claims
$767K
Total Drug Cost
300
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,464
Total Day Supply
162,386
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$528K
Generic Drug Cost
$239K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.32
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 102, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
253
Hydralazine Hcl
222
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
215
Sevelamer Carbonate
175
Furosemide
149
Calcium Acetate
116
Metoprolol Tartrate
115
Carvedilol
92
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
76
Calcitriol
68

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SUSAN CHANG, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN CHANG, MD's 2,812 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN CHANG, MD's specialty?
SUSAN CHANG, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CAMARILLO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUSAN CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN CHANG, MD wrote 2,812 Medicare Part D claims totaling $767K in drug costs for 300 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN CHANG, MD located?
SUSAN CHANG, MD is located at 2438 N PONDEROSA DR, CAMARILLO, CA, 93010. Phone: (805) 383-9727.
What is SUSAN CHANG, MD's NPI number?
SUSAN CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073673273, issued on 12/11/2006.
Does SUSAN CHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN CHANG, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $528K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSAN CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Hydralazine Hcl, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
SUSAN CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,812 Part D claims and 300 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN CHANG, MD's credentials?
SUSAN CHANG, MD's NPI is 1073673273 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.
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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