Timothy Chang, MD PHD
NPI 1740256569 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hopkinsville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Chang, MD PHD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hopkinsville, KY (NPI 1740256569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740256569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD9765 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
676 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 185 | $64 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 132 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $96 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 57 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 47 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 429 | 173 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 147 | 96 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 87 | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 78 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 77 | 62 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 36 | 33 |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 10755 Eagle Way Ste 200Hopkinsville, KY 42240-8742Phone: (270) 889-0701
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2020-06-10
- Certified
- 2020-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Chang's NPI number?
- Timothy Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740256569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Chang's specialty?
- Timothy Chang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Chang located?
- Timothy Chang's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Keeton Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-8756.
- What is Timothy Chang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Chang is (270) 798-8372.
- Does Timothy Chang accept Medicare?
- Timothy Chang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Chang's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Chang's NPI (1740256569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.