Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD in Hickory, NC

Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 322-2050.

Dr Richard Inki Chang is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200200334) 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 1174587695.

Contact Information

	Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD
	2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4031
	(828) 322-2050
	(828) 322-2050

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Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Richard Inki Chang
Gender	Male
Speciality	Ophthalmology
Experience	28 Years
Location	2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Richard Inki Chang attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1997

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1174587695
Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
Last Update Date: 08/20/2025

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 8123075231
Enrollment ID: I20050331001008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Inki Chang such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1174587695	NPI	-	NPPES
8913139	Medicaid	NC
NC0334	Other	NC	EYEMED
1174587695	Medicaid	NC
10458050	Other		CAQH
7517238	Other	NC	ENVOLVE
13139	Other	NC	BCBS
1853236	Other	NC	WELLCARE
7517228	Other	NC	AETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207W00000X	Ophthalmology	200200334 (North Carolina)	Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.a.	6709820236	16

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 Richard Inki Chang allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.a.
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1477640415 PECOS PAC ID: 6709820236 Enrollment ID: O20050615000978

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 Richard Inki 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD Po Box 3445, Hickory, NC 28603-3445 Ph: (828) 322-2050	Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4031 Ph: (828) 322-2050

Reviews and Comments

Ophthalmology Doctors in Hickory, NC

Dr. Joshua Godfrey Paschall, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 Phone: 828-322-2050 Fax: 828-345-0522
Dr. Gabriela R De Boer, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 Phone: 828-322-2050 Fax: 828-345-0522
Walter Lee King Sr., MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 336 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: 828-322-4973 Fax: 828-322-1636
Dr. Patrick James Kelty, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 Phone: 828-322-2050 Fax: 828-345-0522
Dr. Roderick Neil Hargrove, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 Phone: 828-322-2050 Fax: 828-345-0522
Dr. Peter Michael Lipscomb, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 Phone: 828-322-2050

Dr Richard Inki Chang, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hickory, NC