Who is Dr. Chang, Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
Medical School: University of California
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 Pulmonologist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis with Lung Problems
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis
- CF Lung Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis Affecting Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- E840: Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-7923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chang in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Dr. Ching-Fei Chang's Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 226-7923
What hospitals are Dr. Chang affiliated with?
Dr. Chang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
ACCP
Member
ATS
Member
Awards
National Merit Finalist
NIH Student Researcher
Internal Medicine Chief Resident
SCPRS Best Young Investigator Award
CHEST Best Case Report Presentation-ICU Dilemmas
Elected by her peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America from 20
Pasadena Magazine's Top Doctor's issue
listed on the castle connelly website
America's Top Doctors
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 1740408665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang