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Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS

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(Dr. Steven Lee Chang, M.S.)

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: kidney cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and more.

450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

1-877-442-3324

Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS is an urologist in Boston, MA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Milford Regional Medical Center, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC, MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP, INC and BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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Boston, MA 02115

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

kidney surgery

laparoscopic nephrectomy

laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

In 2023, Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS performed more kidney surgery, laparoscopic nephrectomy, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, and laparoscopic radical nephrectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

laparoscopic nephrectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for laparoscopic nephrectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
cancer surgery	14
chemotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	397
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	77
minor procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	117

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	13
dissection	13
doctor visit	400
excision	13
lab tests	39
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	121
pelvic surgery	13
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	12
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	492
lab tests	43
minimally invasive procedures	152
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	191

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
dissection	13
doctor visit	476
excision	13
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	193
minor procedures	17
pelvic surgery	13
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	180

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	532
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	44
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
cryotherapy	20
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	428
laser treatment	20
minimally invasive procedures	188
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	188

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

ablation	37
cancer surgery	17
cryotherapy	37
dissection	19
doctor visit	379
excision	19
incontinence surgery	17
laser treatment	37
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	263
pelvic surgery	19
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	244

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cryotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

ablation	32
cancer surgery	16
cryotherapy	32
dissection	18
doctor visit	335
excision	18
incontinence surgery	16
laser treatment	32
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	258
pelvic surgery	18
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	240

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	25
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cryotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

ablation	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
cancer surgery	15
chemotherapy	18
cryotherapy	27
dissection	17
doctor visit	312
excision	17
incontinence surgery	14
laser treatment	27
lymph node procedures	17
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	251
pelvic surgery	17
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	252

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	29
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cryotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
cryotherapy	15
doctor visit	419
laser treatment	15
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	15
minimally invasive procedures	177
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	177

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	30
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	17
dissection	16
doctor visit	455
excision	16
lymph node procedures	16
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	13
minimally invasive procedures	164
pelvic surgery	16
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	33
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	399
minimally invasive procedures	169
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	169

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	37
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS treated as an urologist in Boston, MA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and cryotherapy.

ablation	26
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	21
cancer surgery	15
chemotherapy	21
cryotherapy	26
diagnostic procedures	19
dissection	16
doctor visit	408
excision	16
incontinence surgery	15
lab tests	51
laser treatment	26
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	183
minor procedures	15
pelvic surgery	16
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	185

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	333
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	130
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	198

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	37

Education & Training

Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Milford Regional Medical Center

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC

MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP, INC

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven L. Chang, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,542 DA VINCI SP $4,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $42
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,067 $2,067
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$664 $664
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.	$214 $214
Genentech USA, Inc.	$122 $122
Other	$80 Vitality $37	Energy: Harmonic $23	Endo GIA $20

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,500
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$680
Food and Beverage	$508
Grant	$500

Biography

Dr. Steven Chang is an urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist in Boston, MA. Dr. Chang speaks Mandarin. His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and adrenal cancer. He is professionally affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Chang attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Boston, MA.