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Nephrology

Chang S. Joo, MD

Works at hospitals in Modesto, CA · Turlock, CA · Oakdale, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Chang S. Joo, MD is a nephrologist at 305 E Granger Ave, Suite 202, Modesto, CA 95350. Phone: (209) 526-1606. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chang S. Joo had 436 Original Medicare patients and 1,332 services. NPI 1508868787. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chang S. Joo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chang S. Joo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chang S. Joo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chang S. Joo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 436 Original Medicare patients and 1,332 services for Chang S. Joo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chang S. Joo's NPI number?
1508868787. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Chang S. Joo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients436
Services billed to Medicare1,332
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)374 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)238 services
  3. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)190 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)163 services
  5. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)117 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes64%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%

Hospitals where Chang S. Joo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chang S. Joo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Doctors Medical CenterModesto, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050464
  • Emanuel Medical CenterTurlock, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050179
  • Memorial Medical CenterModesto, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050557
  • Oak Valley Hospital DistrictOakdale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050067

Practice locations

Addresses where Chang S. Joo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chang S. Joo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Modesto Kidney Medical Group5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Modesto

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Modesto, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Modesto Kidney Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508868787
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians