Patricia Yee-Ling Chang, M.D.

Family Medicine

Patricia Yee-Ling Chang is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 395-5588Santa Monica, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patricia Yee-Ling Chang, M.D. runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Santa Monica, CA. With 29+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Santa Monica area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Santa Monica29+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 3224dNPPES updated 2017-07-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1131 Wilshire Blvd Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2061

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.9%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

162

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

327

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,890

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $176k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+13%)31%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$22 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Patricia Yee-Ling Chang's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190160

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Patricia Yee-Ling Chang

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Yee-Ling Chang for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica 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 Patricia Yee-Ling Chang

NPI records show Dr. Chang as active with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 395-5588.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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