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Dr. Bill Chang, MD

Houston, TX

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Vascular Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Bill Chang, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Chang graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (281) 554-8919.

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

    • Residency: U Mo Ks City Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, General Surgery | KCUMB-COMEC/UMKC/Truman Medical Center Lakewood Program

    • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
    • I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
    • I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain at Rest
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD both legs pain at rest
    • Critical limb ischemia bilateral legs
    • Severe bilateral leg artery pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70223: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Chang performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Iliac Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
    • Pelvic Artery Widening
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment
    • Sclerotherapy for veins
    • Foam injection for varicose veins
    • Varicose vein injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
    • 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
    • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cephalic Vein Transposition
    • Dialysis Access Creation
    • AV Fistula Creation
    • Basilic Vein Fistula
    • Dialysis Access Fistula
    • Upper Arm AV Fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
    • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Infected Vascular Graft in Arm or Leg
    • Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
    • Fistula Ligation or Banding
    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Infected Graft Excision
    • Vascular Graft Infection Removal
    • Limb Graft Removal
    • AV Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Access Revision
    • Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
    • AV Fistula Closure
    • Fistula Banding
    • Angioaccess Revision
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 35903: Excision of infected graft; extremity
    • 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
    • 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
    • Artery Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
    • Fistula Declotting
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • AV Fistula Clot Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Leg Artery Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Blood Clot Removal
    • Femoropopliteal Embolectomy
    • Aortoiliac Thrombectomy
    • Leg Artery Clot Surgery
    • Popliteal artery embolectomy
    • Tibial artery thrombectomy
    • Leg blood clot surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34201: Embolectomy or thrombectomy, with or without catheter; femoropopliteal, aortoiliac artery, by leg incision
    • 34203: Embolectomy or thrombectomy, with or without catheter; popliteal-tibio-peroneal artery, by leg incision

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
    • Femoral Artery Plaque Removal
    • Carotid endarterectomy
    • Neck artery surgery
    • Vertebral artery clearing
    • Subclavian artery clearing
    • Superficial femoral artery endarterectomy
    • SFA plaque removal
    • Femoral artery clearing surgery
    • Thromboendarterectomy of leg artery

    CPT Codes:

    • 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
    • 35302: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; superficial femoral artery

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Stent Placement
    • Dialysis fistula stenting
    • Central dialysis segment angioplasty
    • Dialysis graft stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 36908: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty in the central dialysis segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Artery Blockage Removal
    • Femoral thromboendarterectomy
    • Common femoral artery plaque removal
    • Leg artery clot removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 35371: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; common femoral

    Also known as:

    • Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
    • AV fistula surgery
    • Forearm vein transposition
    • Dialysis access fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
    • Leg Artery Bypass
    • Fem-Pop Bypass
    • Artificial Graft for Leg Artery

    CPT Codes:

    • 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Dialysis Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Graft Stenting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36903: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Stent Placement
    • Neck artery stenting
    • Carotid angioplasty with stent
    • Transcatheter carotid stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection

    Also known as:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
    • Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
    • Peritoneal Catheter Revision
    • Laparoscopic Cannula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
    • 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Amputation
    • Thigh Amputation
    • Limb Loss
    • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
    • Leg Removal Surgery
    • Below-Knee Amputation
    • Leg Amputation (Femur)
    • Above-Knee Amputation
    • Femoral Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;
    • 27590: Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 554-8919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Bill Chang's Primary Practice

    1050 Gemini St Ste 203

    Houston, TX 77058

    (281) 554-8919

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    Dr. Bill Chang's Practice 2

    218 W Nasa Pkwy Ste E

    Webster, TX 77598

    (281) 554-8919

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    Dr. Bill Chang's Practice 3

    560 Blossom St

    Webster, TX 77598

    (281) 554-8919

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    What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?An 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 1043321698.

    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. Bill Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Vascular Surgeon near Houston, TX. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist West Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Houston Physicians' 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

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    Is Bill Chang accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Bill Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (281) 554-8919 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bill Chang?

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