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Dr. Richard Chang, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Richard Chang, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Tagalog, 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 (817) 922-7070.

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • French
    • Korean
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chang typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chang typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard 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 (817) 922-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Richard Chang's Primary Practice

    1400 8th Ave

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

    (817) 922-7070

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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 1205156601.

    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. Richard Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Medical City Decatur, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Chang accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (817) 922-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (817) 922-7070 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Chang's office is located in Fort Worth, TX.