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Dr. Pauling Chang, MD

Accepting New Patients

(109 Ratings)

Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Professional interests include: image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), lung issues, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and more.

301 Old San Francisco Road Street Level
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(408) 730-2820

Dr. Pauling Chang, MD is a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Pauling Chang, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

301 Old San Francisco Road Street Level
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(408) 730-2820

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Some issues Dr. Pauling Chang, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	382
radiation therapy	930

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	428
radiation therapy	1114

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
radiation therapy	1106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
radiation therapy	607

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	471
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
radiation therapy	1076

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	29
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
radiation therapy	351

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2018 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	446
radiation therapy	597

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
radiation therapy	403

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	389
hormone therapy	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
radiation therapy	453

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	424
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
radiation therapy	192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410
hormone therapy	12
radiation therapy	344

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Sunnyvale, CA were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and hormone therapy.

doctor visit	405
hormone therapy	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
radiation therapy	652

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pauling Chang, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	65

Education & Training

Dr. Pauling Chang, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Radiation Oncology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Radiation Oncology - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pauling Chang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Pauling Chang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Pauling Chang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Pauling Chang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 109 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pauling Chang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sunnyvale, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pauling Chang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$5,572 Edge $2,479	Treatment Planning Systems $450	TrueBeam $93	Brachy Products $81	$2,468
Brainlab, Inc.	$186 Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $120	Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $67
Abbott Laboratories	$171 Aortic and Mitral Mechanical Valves $162	Aortic and Mitral Tissue Stented $9
HOLOGIC INC	$125 localizer $125
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$116 FARAHEME $116
Other	$145 iDrive Ultra $77	SpaceOAR $57	WinRho SDF $11

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$903
Consulting Fee	$900
Travel and Lodging	$397
Other	$116

Biography

Dr. Pauling Chang is a radiation oncology specialist. He speaks Mandarin. His areas of expertise include intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and lung cancer. Dr. Chang is professionally affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians and Sutter Health. Dr. Chang is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chang seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Brown and Toland Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Sunnyvale, CA.