Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anna Chang, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Concord, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2700 GRANT ST, Concord, CA 94520
9256878860
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568402931 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chang from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chang

Dr. Anna Chang is an internal medicine specialist in Concord, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chang performed 3,651 Medicare services across 1,027 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chang received a total of $9,753 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chang is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in CA $9,753 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,651
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for internal medicine
1,027
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~192 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,620 $17 $50
Diabetes self-management training, individual
Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session.
728 $48 $128
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
353 $101 $305
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
202 $9 $54
Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg
An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg.
191 $7 $515
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
190 $70 $210
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
136 $31 $121
Diabetes self-management training, group session
A group educational session for diabetes management involving two or more participants. The service is billed in 30-minute increments.
127 $15 $54
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
45 $13 $75
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
39 $60 $244
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
20 $48 $210
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.1% high complexity
50.8% medium
48.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,753
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,393/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
135
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,660 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$447
2023
$251
2022
$215
2021
$27
2020
$2,350
2019
$3,295
2018
$3,169

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
Radius Health, Inc.
$41
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$37
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eli Lilly and Company
$5,648
Novo Nordisk AS
$2,317
Novo Nordisk Inc
$515
Amgen Inc.
$239
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Radius Health, Inc.
$158
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Abbott Laboratories
$111
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$58
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$53
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$36
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
Companion Medical, Inc.
$19
ABIOMED
$17
Davol Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BD Nano · DEXCOM CGM · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Freedom Lite system · Impella · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Ozempic · Phasix · Prolia · QUTENZA · Rybelsus · Saxenda · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Tymlos · Victoza · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for internal medicine in CA.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,666
Per 100K population
143.4
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Chang experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chang performed 1,620 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chang received a total of $9,753 from 21 companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chang's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Concord?
Dr. Chang's average Medicare payment per service is $34. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chang) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →