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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Elaine Y. Chang, MD

Works at hospitals in Burien, WA · Tacoma, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Elaine Y. Chang, MD is an OB-GYN at 16251 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166. Phone: (206) 244-9970. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elaine Y. Chang had 77 Original Medicare patients and 156 services. NPI 1720020654. 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.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 16251 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 244‑9970
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Highline Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center
  • Group practice: Franciscan Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elaine Y. Chang, 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 Elaine Y. Chang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elaine Y. Chang 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 Elaine Y. Chang see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 156 services for Elaine Y. Chang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elaine Y. Chang's NPI number?
1720020654. 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 Elaine Y. Chang, 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 patients77
Services billed to Medicare156
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)23 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 services
  5. Biopsy of lining of uterus (58100)11 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Osteoporosis27%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Elaine Y. Chang works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elaine Y. Chang 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.

  • Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500011
  • St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in Washington →

Other OB-GYNs in Burien

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burien, WA — not a recommendation.

All OB-GYNs in Burien →

Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720020654
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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