Dongwoo Chang, M.D.
NPI 1962485037 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Carbondale, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dongwoo Chang, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Carbondale, IL (NPI 1962485037).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962485037
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036120333 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
326 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 164 | $34 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 48 | $63 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 27 | $215 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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
- 2005-11-22
- Last updated
- 2022-03-10
- Certified
- 2022-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dongwoo Chang's NPI number?
- Dongwoo Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962485037, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dongwoo Chang's specialty?
- Dongwoo Chang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dongwoo Chang located?
- Dongwoo Chang's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 W Jackson St Ste 400, Carbondale, IL 62901-1474.
- What is Dongwoo Chang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dongwoo Chang is (618) 351-4972.
- Does Dongwoo Chang accept Medicare?
- Dongwoo Chang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dongwoo Chang's NPI active?
- Yes — Dongwoo Chang's NPI (1962485037) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.