Ruey Jen Chang, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant

Ruey Jen Chang is a Medical Physician Assistant based in La Palma, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(714) 670-1340La Palma, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Ruey Jen Chang, P.A. in person in La Palma or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the La Palma area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 316 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in La Palma18+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 5525dNPPES updated 2011-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5451 La Palma Ave Suite 25, La Palma, CA 90623-1728

Fax: (714) 443-3780
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

42.86%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+37.8 pts)

42.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

270

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

35

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

84

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $17k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+43%)61%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+1%)21%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.0k received from industry

98 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ruey Jen Chang's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Virtual Medical Care With Ruey Jen Chang

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ruey Jen Chang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Palma 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 Ruey Jen Chang

NPI records show Dr. Chang as active with telehealth listed in La Palma, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 670-1340.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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