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Howard H Chang, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in Brockton, MA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1679581342

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Howard H Chang
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Brockton, MA, 02301
Phone (508) 427-2525
Enumeration date Aug 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 16, 2008

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

2084P0800X Psychiatry Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 71983 (MA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0025169 Other MA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
24161 Other MA HEALTHNET
772097 Other MA TUFTS
3077039 Medicaid MA -
J11166 Other MA BLUE CROSS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Howard Chang?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Howard Chang is 1679581342, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Howard Chang practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Brockton, MA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-05-16.