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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Neuropathologist in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Howard Chang, MD, PHD is a Neuropathologist, who primarily practices in Lansing, MI. He is board certified. Dr. Chang completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (517) 364-5258.
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Is Dr. Chang board certified as a Neuropathologist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Chang, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
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 a Neuropathologist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As a Neuropathologist, 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Neuropathologist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As a Neuropathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Chang may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
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 (517) 364-5258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Chang in Lansing, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
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 1558455451.
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. Howard Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Neuropathologist near Lansing, MI.
What does a Neuropathologist do?
A neuropathologist specializes in diagnosing diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles, serving primarily as a consultant to neurologists and neurosurgeons. This expert possesses in-depth knowledge of various conditions affecting the nervous and neuromuscular systems, including degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular, and physical disorders.
Is this Dr. Howard Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Howard Chang accepting new patients in Lansing, MI?
Yes, Dr. Howard Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (517) 364-5258 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (517) 364-5258 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Chang have?
Dr. Howard Chang is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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