Joe Chang, PA-C, L.AC
NPI 1982849196 · Physician Assistant · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Chang, PA-C, L.AC is a Physician Assistant provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1982849196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982849196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, L.AC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-11089 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
1,174 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 | 452 | $102 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 139 | $48 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 88 | $61 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 69 | $22 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 57 | $40 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 279 | 99 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 147 | 67 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 135 | 55 |
| Methylprednisolone | 106 | 80 |
| Gabapentin | 84 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 77 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,795 across 90 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
- 2008-12-03
- Last updated
- 2021-12-14
- Certified
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Chang's NPI number?
- Joe Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982849196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Chang's specialty?
- Joe Chang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joe Chang located?
- Joe Chang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1511 Westover Ter Ste 107, Greensboro, NC 27408-7122.
- What is Joe Chang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Chang is (919) 787-7246.
- Does Joe Chang accept Medicare?
- Joe Chang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Chang's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Chang's NPI (1982849196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.