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Dr. Natalie Chang, MD

Dr. Natalie Chang, MD

Internist

Walnut Creek, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Natalie Chang, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Chang graduated from Albert Einstein and completed her residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (925) 296-9707.

    Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein

    Is Dr. Chang board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Natalie Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

    Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chang typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Chang diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chang. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chang typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Natalie Chang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 296-9707 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Chang in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Natalie Chang's Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 250B

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (925) 296-9707

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    What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548370786.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang

    What is Dr. Natalie Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is an Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is Dr. Natalie Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Natalie Chang accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Natalie Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Natalie Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (925) 296-9707 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Natalie Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (925) 296-9707 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Chang's office is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Natalie Chang have?

    Dr. Natalie Chang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.