Yuchieh Kathryn Chang, D.O.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Family Medicine

Yuchieh Kathryn Chang is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE

(713) 792-6161Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Yuchieh Kathryn Chang, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 14 Family Medicine providers in TXSee all Family Medicine in Houston23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

81.39/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

44.83%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+39.7 pts)

44.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.4%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in Texas

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

Medicare Patients

158

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

67

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

174

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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 Cancer.

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 (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+40%)61%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 29, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207QH0002X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Yuchieh Kathryn Chang

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Yuchieh Kathryn Chang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Houston 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 Yuchieh Kathryn Chang

NPI records show Dr. Chang as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-6161.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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