Dr Steven T Chang, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Laguna Beach, CA

Dr Steven T Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Laguna Beach, California. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Surgical Group Of South Laguna A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 31862 So Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 499-4565.

Dr Steven T Chang is licensed to practice in California (license number WG84402B) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205048436.

Contact Information

Dr Steven T Chang, MD
31862 So Coast Hwy,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-4565
(949) 499-3565

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven T Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience31 Years
Location31862 So Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Steven T Chang attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205048436
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345418596
  • Enrollment ID: I20110714000492

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven T Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205048436NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery WG84402B (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mission Hospital Regional Med CenterMission viejo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Surgical Group Of South Laguna A Medical Corporation36785191472

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Steven T Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Group Of South Laguna A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467550178
PECOS PAC ID: 3678519147
Enrollment ID: O20050706000712

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Steven T Chang is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Steven T Chang, MD
31862 So Coast Hwy,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Ph: (949) 499-4565
Dr Steven T Chang, MD
31862 So Coast Hwy,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Ph: (949) 499-4565

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