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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Critical Care Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Steven Chang, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (310) 794-9718.
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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As a Critical Care 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Chang may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (310) 794-9718 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Chang in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Dr. Steven Chang's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 794-9718
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 1376515023.
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. Steven Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Critical Care Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Steven Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Uci Medical Center 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Chang accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (310) 794-9718 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (310) 794-9718 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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