Trudy Chang, NP-C
NPI 1578921490 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Trudy Chang, NP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1578921490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578921490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP131341 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
131 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $82 |
| Remote Monitoring of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor, Up to 30 Days93264 | 49 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$82 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 182 | 95 |
| Furosemide | 127 | 71 |
| Bumetanide | 115 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 115 | 62 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 80 | 34 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 69 | 30 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-05
- Last updated
- 2024-07-30
- Certified
- 2024-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Trudy Chang's NPI number?
- Trudy Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578921490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Trudy Chang's specialty?
- Trudy Chang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Trudy Chang located?
- Trudy Chang's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Boulevard Galveston Texas 77555, Galveston, TX 77555-0144.
- What is Trudy Chang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Trudy Chang is (409) 772-1533.
- Does Trudy Chang accept Medicare?
- Trudy Chang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Trudy Chang's NPI active?
- Yes — Trudy Chang's NPI (1578921490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.