Walter S Chang, MD

Family Medicine

(833) 574-2273Gardena, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Walter S Chang, MD in person in Gardena or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 71% 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 Gardena9+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Recent · 75dNPPES updated 2026-02-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15446 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249-4319

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

1.72%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

14

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

818

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,871

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $238k

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    University of California, Davis School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 19, 2026

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

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

Education & Training

University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Walter S Chang

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Walter S Chang for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Gardena 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 Walter S Chang

NPI records show Dr. Chang as active with telehealth listed in Gardena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (833) 574-2273.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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