20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Anesthesiologist in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Chai Jie Chang, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Chang graduated from American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat and completed his residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (209) 524-1211.
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chang board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Chai Jie Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
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 an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chang typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chang typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-1211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Chang in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
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 1568428738.
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. Chai Jie Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Anesthesiologist near Modesto, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Chai Jie Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional 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 Chai Jie Chang accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chai Jie Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chai Jie Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (209) 524-1211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chai Jie Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (209) 524-1211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chai Jie Chang have?
Dr. Chai Jie Chang is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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