Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Internist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Howard Chang, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chang completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, 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 (510) 752-1000.
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States
Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chang board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology since 2004
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As an 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Achalasia
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Cardia Achalasia
- Difficulty Swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- K220: Achalasia of cardia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As an Internist, 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Chang in Oakland, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Dr. Howard Chang's Primary Practice
275 W MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 752-1000
Recognitions
Publications
Landscape and variation of R secondary structure across the human transcriptome.
, 2014
Long Noncoding Rs: Cellular Address Codes in Development and Disease
, 2013
Control of somatic tissue differentiation by the long non-coding R TINCR
, 2013
A mammalian pseudogene lncR at the interface of inflammation and anti-inflammatory therapeutics.
, 2013
Transposition of tive chromatin for fast and sensitive epigenomic profiling of open chromatin
, 2013
Aging, Rejuvetion, and Epigenetic Reprogramming: Resetting the Aging Clock
, 2012
A long noncoding R maintains active chromatin to coordite homeotic gene expression
, 2011
Genome-wide mapping of R structure using nuclease digestion and high-throughput sequencing.
, 2013
Cytotopic localization by long noncoding Rs
, 2013
The NeST Long ncR Controls Microbial Susceptibility
, 2013
Rejuvetion of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by Broadband Light Treatment
, 2013
SeqFold: Genome-scale reconstruction of R secondary structure
, 2013
R SHAPE alysis in living cells
, 2013
Systematic reconstruction of R functiol motifs with high-throughput microfluidics
, 2012
Identification of proteins binding coding and non-coding human Rs using protein microarrays
, 2012
Genome-wide Measurement of R Folding Energies
, 2012
Detection of Long Non-Coding R in Archival Tissue
, 2012
A Molecular Sigture for Purified Definitive Endoderm Guides Differentiation
, 2012
Active chromatin and noncoding Rs: an intimate relationship
, 2012
Suppression of progenitor differentiation requires the long noncoding R ANCR
, 2012
Transcriptiol profiling of long non-coding Rs
, 2012
Genome Regulation by Long Noncoding Rs
, 2012
Chromatin isolation by R purification (ChIRP).
Genomic Maps of Long Noncoding R Occupancy Reveal Principles of R-Chromatin Interactions
, 2011
Direct Lineage Conversion of Termilly Differentiated Hepatocytes to Functiol Neurons
, 2011
Molecular Mechanisms of Long Noncoding Rs
, 2011
Disruption of PPAR gamma
, 2011
Understanding the transcriptome through R structure
, 2011
Crystal structure of the N-termil region of human Ash2L shows a winged
, 2011
Extensive and coordited transcription of noncoding Rs within cell-cycle promoters
, 2011
Long noncoding Rs and human disease
, 2011
Dymic Chromatin Localization of Sirt6 Shapes Stress- and Aging-Related Transcriptiol Networks
, 2011
R templating the epigenome Long noncoding Rs as molecular scaffolds
, 2011
Long Intergenic Noncoding Rs: New Links in Cancer Progression
, 2011
Noncoding R Landmarks of Pluripotency and Reprogramming
, 2010
G1 arrest and differentiation can occur independently of Rb family function
, 2010
Genome-wide measurement of R secondary structure in yeast
, 2010
Long noncoding R in genome regulation Prospects and mechanisms
, 2010
HOTAIR Flight of noncoding Rs in cancer metastasis
, 2010
Long Noncoding R as Modular Scaffold of Histone Modification Complexes
, 2010
Long non-coding R HOTAIR reprograms chromatin state to promote cancer metastasis
, 2010
A TGF beta-Responsive Gene Sigture Is Associated with a Subset of Diffuse Scleroderma with
, 2010
The histone demethylase UTX ebles RB-dependent cell fate control
, 2010
Atomic Demarcation of Cells: Genes to Patterns
, 2009
Identification, molecular characterization
, 2009
Gene dates, parties and galas Symposium on Chromatin Dymics and Higher Order Organization
, 2009
Hierarchical Maintence of MLL Myeloid Leukemia Stem Cells Employs a Transcriptiol Program Shared
, 2009
Combining biological gene expression sigtures in predicting outcome in breast cancer
, 2008
Deletiol tolerance mediated by extrathymic Aire-expressing cells
, 2008
Mechanisms of an autoimmunity syndrome in mice caused by a domint mutation in Aire
, 2008
A systems biology approach to atomic diversity of skin
, 2008
SIRT6 is a histone H3 lysine 9 deacetylase that modulates telomeric chromatin
, 2008
Systematic functiol characterization of cis-regulatory motifs in human core promoters
, 2008
A dermal HOX transcriptiol program regulates site-specific epidermal fate
, 2008
CSN5 isopeptidase activity links COP9 siglosome activation to breast cancer progression
, 2008
A histone H3 lysine 27 demethylase regulates animal posterior development
, 2007
Turning skin into embryonic stem cells
, 2007
Functiol demarcation of active and silent chromatin domains in human HOX loci by Noncoding Rs
, 2007
Decoding global gene expression programs in liver cancer by noninvasive imaging
, 2007
A transcriptiol program mediating entry into cellular quiescence
, 2007
Genome-wide alysis of KAP1 binding suggests autoregulation of KRAB-ZNFs
, 2007
Patterning skin pigmentation via dickkopf
, 2007
Spontaneous autoimmunity prevented by thymic expression of a single self-antigen
, 2006
Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist gremlin 1 is widely expressed by cancer
, 2006
Atomic demarcation by positiol variation in fibroblast gene expression programs
, 2006
MYC can induce D breaks in vivo and in vitro independent of reactive oxygen species
, 2006
From description to causality - Mechanisms of gene expression sigtures in cancer
, 2006
Genetic regulators of large-scale transcriptiol sigtures in cancer
, 2006
Microarray alysis of stem cells and differentiation
, 2006
Learning more from microarrays: Insights from modules and networks
, 2005
Robustness, scalability
, 2005
Gene expression sigture of fibroblast serum response predicts human cancer progression
, 2004
Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling
, 2003
Myelogenous leukemia cutis resembling stasis dermatitis
, 2003
Genomewide view of gene silencing by small interfering Rs
, 2003
Diversity, topographic differentiation, and positiol memory in human fibroblasts
, 2002
Dissecting Fas sigling with an altered-specificity death-domain mutant
, 1999
Activation of apoptosis sigl regulating kise 1 (ASK1) by the adapter protein Daxx
, 1998
ASYMMETRIC RETRACTION OF GROWTH CONE FILOPODIA FOLLOWING FOCAL ICTIVATION OF CALCINEURIN
, 1995
CYCLOSPORINE-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF BOVINE CALCINEURIN BY CYCLOPHILIN-A AND CYCLOPHILIN-B
, 1992
Landscape and variation of RNA secondary structure across the human transcriptome.
, 2014
Hierarchical Mechanisms for Direct Reprogramming of Fibroblasts to Neurons
, 2013
Long Noncoding RNAs: Cellular Address Codes in Development and Disease
, 2013
Control of somatic tissue differentiation by the long non-coding RNA TINCR
, 2013
A mammalian pseudogene lncRNA at the interface of inflammation and anti-inflammatory therapeutics.
, 2013
Transposition of native chromatin for fast and sensitive epigenomic profiling of open chromatin
, 2013
Aging, Rejuvenation, and Epigenetic Reprogramming: Resetting the Aging Clock
, 2012
A long noncoding RNA maintains active chromatin to coordinate homeotic gene expression
, 2011
Targeted disruption of hotair leads to homeotic transformation and gene derepression.
, 2013
Genome-wide mapping of RNA structure using nuclease digestion and high-throughput sequencing.
, 2013
Cytotopic localization by long noncoding RNAs
, 2013
The NeST Long ncRNA Controls Microbial Susceptibility
, 2013
Rejuvenation of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by Broadband Light Treatment
, 2013
SeqFold: Genome-scale reconstruction of RNA secondary structure integrating high-throughput
, 2013
RNA SHAPE analysis in living cells
, 2013
Systematic reconstruction of RNA functional motifs with high-throughput microfluidics
, 2012
Identification of proteins binding coding and non-coding human RNAs using protein microarrays
, 2012
Genome-wide Measurement of RNA Folding Energies
, 2012
Detection of Long Non-Coding RNA in Archival Tissue
, 2012
Transcriptome sequencing in Sezary syndrome identifies Sezary cell
, 2012
A Molecular Signature for Purified Definitive Endoderm Guides Differentiation
, 2012
The Transcription Factor ZNF217 Is a Prognostic Biomarker
, 2012
Active chromatin and noncoding RNAs: an intimate relationship
, 2012
Suppression of progenitor differentiation requires the long noncoding RNA ANCR
, 2012
Transcriptional profiling of long non-coding RNAs
, 2012
Genome Regulation by Long Noncoding RNAs
, 2012
Chromatin isolation by RNA purification (ChIRP).
High throughput automated chromatin immunoprecipitation as a platform for drug screening
, 2012
Genomic Maps of Long Noncoding RNA Occupancy Reveal Principles of RNA-Chromatin Interactions
, 2011
Direct Lineage Conversion of Terminally Differentiated Hepatocytes to Functional Neurons
, 2011
Molecular Mechanisms of Long Noncoding RNAs
, 2011
Disruption of PPAR gamma
, 2011
Understanding the transcriptome through RNA structure
, 2011
Crystal structure of the N-terminal region of human Ash2L shows a winged
, 2011
Extensive and coordinated transcription of noncoding RNAs within cell-cycle promoters
, 2011
Long noncoding RNAs and human disease
, 2011
Dynamic Chromatin Localization of Sirt6 Shapes Stress- and Aging-Related Transcriptional Networks
, 2011
RNA templating the epigenome Long noncoding RNAs as molecular scaffolds
, 2011
Long Intergenic Noncoding RNAs: New Links in Cancer Progression
, 2011
Noncoding RNA Landmarks of Pluripotency and Reprogramming
, 2010
G1 arrest and differentiation can occur independently of Rb family function
, 2010
Genome-wide measurement of RNA secondary structure in yeast
, 2010
Long noncoding RNA in genome regulation Prospects and mechanisms
, 2010
HOTAIR Flight of noncoding RNAs in cancer metastasis
, 2010
Long Noncoding RNA as Modular Scaffold of Histone Modification Complexes
, 2010
Tumor suppression by the histone demethylase UTX
, 2010
Long non-coding RNA HOTAIR reprograms chromatin state to promote cancer metastasis
, 2010
A TGF beta-Responsive Gene Signature Is Associated with a Subset of Diffuse Scleroderma with
, 2010
The histone demethylase UTX enables RB-dependent cell fate control
, 2010
Anatomic Demarcation of Cells: Genes to Patterns
, 2009
Identification, molecular characterization
, 2009
Gene dates, parties and galas Symposium on Chromatin Dynamics and Higher Order Organization
, 2009
Tumor Vasculature Is Regulated by PHD2-Mediated Angiogenesis
, 2009
Modeling Inducible Human Tissue Neopl
, 2009
Regeneration, repair and remembering identity: the three Rs of Hox gene expression
, 2009
Hierarchical Maintenance of MLL Myeloid Leukemia Stem Cells Employs a Transcriptional Program
, 2009
Molecular Framework for Response to Imatinib Mesylate in Systemic Sclerosis
, 2009
ING4 Mediates Crosstalk between Histone H3 K4 Trimethylation
, 2009
SIRT6 Links Histone H3 Lysine 9 Deacetylation to NF-kappa B-Dependent Gene Expression
, 2009
Genome-Wide Views of Chromatin Structure
, 2009
Global Expression Profiling in Atopic Eczema Reveals Reciprocal Expression of Inflammatory
, 2008
Stemness, cancer and cancer stem cells
, 2008
Combining biological gene expression signatures in predicting outcome in breast cancer
, 2008
Deletional tolerance mediated by extrathymic Aire-expressing cells
, 2008
Control of differentiation in a self-renewing mammalian tissue by the histone demethylase JMJD3
, 2008
Mechanisms of an autoimmunity syndrome in mice caused by a dominant mutation in Aire
, 2008
Module map of stem cell genes guides creation of epithelial cancer stem cells
, 2008
A systems biology approach to anatomic diversity of skin
, 2008
SIRT6 is a histone H3 lysine 9 deacetylase that modulates telomeric chromatin
, 2008
Reversal of aging by NF kappa B blockade
, 2008
Systematic functional characterization of cis-regulatory motifs in human core promoters
, 2008
A dermal HOX transcriptional program regulates site-specific epidermal fate
, 2008
CSN5 isopeptidase activity links COP9 signalosome activation to breast cancer progression
, 2008
Revealing targeted therapy for human cancer by gene module maps
, 2008
Motif module map reveals enforcement of aging by continual NF-kappa B activity
, 2007
A histone H3 lysine 27 demethylase regulates animal posterior development
, 2007
Turning skin into embryonic stem cells
, 2007
Functional demarcation of active and silent chromatin domains in human HOX loci by Noncoding RNAs
, 2007
Decoding global gene expression programs in liver cancer by noninvasive imaging
, 2007
A transcriptional program mediating entry into cellular quiescence
, 2007
Genome-wide analysis of KAP1 binding suggests autoregulation of KRAB-ZNFs
, 2007
Patterning skin pigmentation via dickkopf
, 2007
GSK3 beta mediates suppression of cyclin D2 expression by tumor suppressor PTEN
, 2007
Spontaneous autoimmunity prevented by thymic expression of a single self-antigen
, 2006
Bone morphogenetic protein antagonist gremlin 1 is widely expressed by cancer
, 2006
Anatomic demarcation by positional variation in fibroblast gene expression programs
, 2006
MYC can induce DNA breaks in vivo and in vitro independent of reactive oxygen species
, 2006
From description to causality - Mechanisms of gene expression signatures in cancer
, 2006
Genetic regulators of large-scale transcriptional signatures in cancer
, 2006
Microarray analysis of stem cells and differentiation
, 2006
Predicting a local recurrence after breast-conserving therapy by gene expression profiling
, 2006
Learning more from microarrays: Insights from modules and networks
, 2005
Robustness, scalability
, 2005
Gene expression signature of fibroblast serum response predicts human cancer progression
, 2004
Kinetics and specificity of Fas ligand induction in toxic epidermal necrolysis
, 2004
Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling
, 2003
Eruptive xanthomas associated with olanzapine use
, 2003
Myelogenous leukemia cutis resembling stasis dermatitis
, 2003
Genomewide view of gene silencing by small interfering RNAs
, 2003
Diversity, topographic differentiation, and positional memory in human fibroblasts
, 2002
Proteases for cell suicide: Functions and regulation of caspases
, 2000
Dissecting Fas signaling with an altered-specificity death-domain mutant
, 1999
Activation of apoptosis signal regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) by the adapter protein Daxx
, 1998
Essential role of CED-4 oligomerization in CED-3 activation and apoptosis
, 1998
Autoproteolytic activation of pro-caspases by oligomerization
, 1998
Daxx, a novel Fas-binding protein that activates JNK and apoptosis
, 1997
ASYMMETRIC RETRACTION OF GROWTH CONE FILOPODIA FOLLOWING FOCAL INACTIVATION OF CALCINEURIN
, 1995
ACTIVATION OF CLN1 AND CLN2 G(1) CYCLIN GENE-EXPRESSION BY BCK2
, 1995
ACTIVE-SITE MUTANTS OF HUMAN CYCLOPHILIN
, 1992
CYCLOSPORINE-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF BOVINE CALCINEURIN BY CYCLOPHILIN-A AND CYCLOPHILIN-B
, 1992
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 1700845336.
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. Howard Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Internist near Oakland, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Howard Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 Howard Chang accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Chang have?
Dr. Howard Chang is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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