Sylvia S Chang, M.D.
Sylvia S Chang is a Family Medicine specialist based in Burlington, MA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sylvia S Chang, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate since 1997, she brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1982dNPPES updated 2020-12-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.01%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
147
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,129
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $164k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Sylvia S Chang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 17, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
513 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468-1205
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Sylvia S Chang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sylvia S Chang for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burlington 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 Sylvia S Chang
NPI records show Dr. Chang as active with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 635-5999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sylvia S Chang
Practice Location
47 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA 01803-4945
Mailing Address
513 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468-1205
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