Dr Austin Wei Chang, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Temple, TX

Dr Austin Wei Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vision Center Of Texas, Pa and his current practice location is 1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 773-7785.

Dr Austin Wei Chang is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L3260) 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 1063410439.

Contact Information

Dr Austin Wei Chang, MD
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1814
(254) 773-7785
(254) 778-7197

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Austin Wei Chang
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, Texas
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 Austin Wei Chang attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063410439
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456369545
  • Enrollment ID: I20060331000173

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Austin Wei Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063410439NPI-NPPES
158159702MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology L3260 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Center Of Texas, Pa56989459545

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 Austin Wei Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVision Center Of Texas, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932490943
PECOS PAC ID: 5698945954
Enrollment ID: O20110824000889

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 Austin Wei 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 Austin Wei Chang, MD
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1814

Ph: (254) 773-7785
Dr Austin Wei Chang, MD
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop,
Temple, TX 76502-1814

Ph: (254) 773-7785

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