2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1962766337 MD
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TIMOTHY CHANG, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in LA JOLLA, 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
569
Medicare Part D claims · 237 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
86 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TIMOTHY CHANG, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LA JOLLA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 569 claims across 237 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.0K across 86 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TIMOTHY CHANG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 569 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)

TIMOTHY 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).

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2012

NPI 1962766337

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

569 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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).

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in LA JOLLA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962766337. 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.

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9850 GENESEE AVE STE 850, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 657-0267. NPI 1962766337 was issued on 06/29/2012. 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 569 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 237 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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. 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.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

9850 GENESEE AVE STE 850
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1962766337
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2012

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 TIMOTHY 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.

COASTAL MEDICAL AND COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY INC
LA JOLLA, 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 TIMOTHY CHANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 TIMOTHY CHANG, MD. To verify TIMOTHY 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 · Generic-heavy

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 569 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.

569
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
663
Total Day Supply
15,380
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$82K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
96

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
76
Ketoconazole
68
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Mupirocin
52
Clindamycin Phosphate
29
Clobetasol Propionate
27
Tacrolimus
24
Fluocinonide
23
Fluorouracil
23
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
16

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How TIMOTHY CHANG, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's 569 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's specialty?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in LA JOLLA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does TIMOTHY CHANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY CHANG, MD wrote 569 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 237 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY 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 TIMOTHY CHANG, MD located?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD is located at 9850 GENESEE AVE STE 850, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 657-0267.
What is TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's NPI number?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962766337, issued on 06/29/2012.
Does TIMOTHY CHANG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $82K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY CHANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY CHANG, MD accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 569 Part D claims and 237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's credentials?
TIMOTHY CHANG, MD's NPI is 1962766337 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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