DR. RICHARD INKI CHANG M.D. NPI 1174587695

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1174587695
  • Provider Name: DR. RICHARD INKI CHANG, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 2424 CENTURY PL SE
    HICKORY, NC
    ZIP 28602
  • Phone: (828) 322-2050

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NPI Details

DR. Richard Inki Chang, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Hickory, NC with 28 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. DR. Richard Inki Chang, M.D. NPI is 1174587695. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1997

The provider's business location address is:

2424 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC
ZIP 28602-031
Phone: (828) 322-2050
Fax: (828) 322-2050

The NPI 1174587695 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (HCPCS:68841)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/13/2006 and was last updated on 7/20/2023.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207WX0120XOphthalmologyCornea and External Diseases Specialist200200334NORTH CAROLINANo
2207W00000XOphthalmology200200334NORTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
17517228OTHERNORTH CAROLINAAETNA
213139OTHERNORTH CAROLINABCBS
310458050OTHERCAQH
41853236OTHERNORTH CAROLINAWELLCARE
51174587695MEDICAIDNORTH CAROLINA
6NC0334OTHERNORTH CAROLINAEYEMED
78913139MEDICAIDNORTH CAROLINA
87517238OTHERNORTH CAROLINAENVOLVE

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This page was last updated on: 3/30/2025

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