Howard Chang Pyo, D.O
Howard Chang Pyo is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fullerton, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Howard Chang Pyo, D.O practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Fullerton, CA. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1388dNPPES updated 2022-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
255
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
503
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,333
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $75k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Aug 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
327 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-4423
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 261327
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Chang Pyo for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Fullerton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howard Chang Pyo
NPI records show Dr. Pyo as active with telehealth listed in Fullerton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 802-0015.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2000 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831-4103
Mailing Address
327 Beach 19th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-4423
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