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Gastroenterology

Elmer Y. Chang, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Mission Viejo, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Elmer Y. Chang, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1950 Sunny Crest Dr, Suite 2900, Fullerton, CA 92835. Phone: (714) 992-5350. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elmer Y. Chang had 434 Original Medicare patients and 1,341 services. NPI 1912083353. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1950 Sunny Crest Dr, Suite 2900, Fullerton, CA 92835 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (714) 992‑5350
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Providence Mission Hospital
  • Group practice: Providence Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elmer 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 Elmer Y. Chang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elmer 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 Elmer Y. Chang see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 434 Original Medicare patients and 1,341 services for Elmer Y. Chang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elmer Y. Chang's NPI number?
1912083353. 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 Elmer 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 patients434
Services billed to Medicare1,341
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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)328 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)192 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)149 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)149 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)130 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Osteoporosis23%

Hospitals where Elmer Y. Chang works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elmer 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Fullerton

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

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Other clinicians in Providence Medical Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912083353
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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