Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Nephrologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Tara Chang, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (650) 723-6961.
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 Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Persistent IgA Nephropathy
- Berger's Disease
- Immunoglobulin A Kidney Disease
- Recurrent IgA Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N02B9: Other recurrent and persistent immunoglobulin A nephropathy
Also known as:
- Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- ADPKD
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Adult PKD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q612: Polycystic kidney, adult type
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Repeated Blood in Urine from Kidney Issues
- Kidney Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria with Glomerular Disease
- Kidney-related Hematuria
- Persistent Blood in Urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N028: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with other morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Which procedures does Dr. Chang perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tara Chang may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chang's office.
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-6961 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Chang in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Comparative effectiveness of corory artery bypass grafting
American heart jourl, 2013
Visit-to-visit systolic blood pressure variability and outcomes in hemodialysis.
Jourl of human hypertension
Multivessel Corory Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Percutaneous Corory Intervention in ESRD
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 2012
Comparative Effectiveness of Clopidogrel in Medically Maged Patients With Unstable Angi
Jourl of the American College of Cardiology, 2014
Near-Term Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death in Older Hemodialysis Patients Using Electronic Health
CLINICAL JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 2014
Incremental prognostic information from kidney function
AMERICAN HEART JOURL, 2014
Multivessel corory revascularization and outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
Transplant intertiol, 2013
Use and safety of heparin-free maintence hemodialysis in the USA
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION, 2013
Comparative effectiveness of multivessel corory bypass surgery
Anls of interl medicine, 2013
Risk Factors for ESRD in Individuals With Preserved Estimated GFR With and Without Albuminuria
AMERICAN JOURL OF KIDNEY DISEASES, 2013
Effectiveness of beta-Blockers in Heart Failure With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
JOURL OF CARDIAC FAILURE, 2013
Comparative Effectiveness Research in Heart Failure Therapies Women, Elderly Patients
HEART FAILURE CLINICS, 2013
Comparative effectiveness research: what is it and why do we need it in nephrology?
NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION, 2012
Use of Secondary Prevention Medications among Adults with Reduced Kidney Function
CLINICAL JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 2012
Blood Pressure Components
ARCHIVES OF INTERL MEDICINE, 2012
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Therapeutics Time to Close the Evidence Gaps
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2011
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
AMERICAN HEART JOURL, 2011
Intradialytic Hypotension and Vascular Access Thrombosis
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 2011
Kidney Function and Long-Term Medication Adherence after Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly
CLINICAL JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY, 2011
Systolic blood pressure and mortality in prevalent haemodialysis patients in the HEMO study
JOURL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION, 2011
Blood Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
AMERICAN JOURL OF KIDNEY DISEASES, 2010
Updated comorbidity assessments and outcomes in prevalent hemodialysis patients
HEMODIALYSIS INTERTIOL, 2010
Kidney Disease and Antihypertensive Medication Adherence: The Need for Improved Measurement Tools
AMERICAN JOURL OF KIDNEY DISEASES, 2010
Kidney Disease, Hospitalized Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Events: Cause or Consequence?
CIRCULATION, 2010
GFR estimating equations, CKD prevalence and the public health
JOURL OF INTERL MEDICINE, 2010
Oxidant regulation of gene expression and neural tube development
DIABETOLOGIA, 2003
Evidence that elevated glucose causes altered gene expression, apoptosis
DIABETES, 1999
Genotoxicity and diabetic embryopathy
SEMIRS IN REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY, 1999
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 1437166592.
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. Tara Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Nephrologist near Stanford, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tara Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Tara Chang accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (650) 723-6961 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (650) 723-6961 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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