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. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Nephrologist like Dr. Chang typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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 3b
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tara Chang may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (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
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Comparative effectiveness of corory artery bypass grafting
, 2013
Visit-to-visit systolic blood pressure variability and outcomes in hemodialysis.
Multivessel Corory Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Percutaneous Corory Intervention in ESRD
, 2012
Comparative Effectiveness of Clopidogrel in Medically Maged Patients With Unstable Angi
, 2014
Near-Term Prediction of Sudden Cardiac Death in Older Hemodialysis Patients Using Electronic Health
, 2014
Incremental prognostic information from kidney function
, 2014
Multivessel corory revascularization and outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
, 2013
Use and safety of heparin-free maintence hemodialysis in the USA
, 2013
Comparative effectiveness of multivessel corory bypass surgery
, 2013
Risk Factors for ESRD in Individuals With Preserved Estimated GFR With and Without Albuminuria
, 2013
Effectiveness of beta-Blockers in Heart Failure With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
, 2013
Comparative Effectiveness Research in Heart Failure Therapies Women, Elderly Patients
, 2013
Comparative effectiveness research: what is it and why do we need it in nephrology?
, 2012
Use of Secondary Prevention Medications among Adults with Reduced Kidney Function
, 2012
Blood Pressure Components
, 2012
Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Therapeutics Time to Close the Evidence Gaps
, 2011
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
, 2011
Intradialytic Hypotension and Vascular Access Thrombosis
, 2011
Kidney Function and Long-Term Medication Adherence after Myocardial Infarction in the Elderly
, 2011
Systolic blood pressure and mortality in prevalent haemodialysis patients in the HEMO study
, 2011
Blood Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
, 2010
Updated comorbidity assessments and outcomes in prevalent hemodialysis patients
, 2010
Kidney Disease and Antihypertensive Medication Adherence: The Need for Improved Measurement Tools
, 2010
Kidney Disease, Hospitalized Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Events: Cause or Consequence?
, 2010
GFR estimating equations, CKD prevalence and the public health
, 2010
Oxidant regulation of gene expression and neural tube development
, 2003
Evidence that elevated glucose causes altered gene expression, apoptosis
, 1999
Genotoxicity and diabetic embryopathy
, 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.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Tara Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Marshall Hospital 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
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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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