Melinda Chang, M.D.
NPI 1942597133 · Ophthalmology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Chang, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1942597133).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942597133
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A124253 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 3 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
- 2011-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-10-23
- Certified
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Chang's NPI number?
- Melinda Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942597133, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Chang's specialty?
- Melinda Chang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Chang located?
- Melinda Chang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1450 San Pablo St Ste 4000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5331.
- What is Melinda Chang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Chang is (323) 442-6335.
- Does Melinda Chang accept Medicare?
- Melinda Chang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Chang's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Chang's NPI (1942597133) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.