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Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1977 BUTLER BOULEVARD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

(713) 798-6100

Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD is a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX specializing in general surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Alkek Eye Center and TX Health Network.

Office Locations

1977 BUTLER BOULEVARD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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6651 Main Street Suite F420
Houston, TX 77030

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2601 Veterans Drive Valley Coastal Bend (740)
Harlingen, TX 78550

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Some issues Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

glaucoma drainage implant surgery

In 2023, Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD performed more glaucoma drainage implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD performed more ophthalmic ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser trabeculoplasty

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD performed more laser trabeculoplasty, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
eye procedures	2254
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	215
eye procedures	2962
laser treatment	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	169
Hispanic	72
Asian	78
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	145
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	232
eye procedures	3081
laser treatment	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	174
Hispanic	78
Asian	67
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	167
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	182
eye procedures	3157
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	136

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	824
Female	1076

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	340
Hispanic	156
Asian	130
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	712
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	342
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	172
eye procedures	3194
laser treatment	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	160

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	164
Hispanic	92
Asian	66
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	176
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	170
eye procedures	3228
laser treatment	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	182
Hispanic	93
Asian	71
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	166
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	171
eye procedures	3081
laser treatment	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	161
Hispanic	78
Asian	77
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	156
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	175
eye procedures	3023
laser treatment	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	151
Hispanic	82
Asian	76
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	156
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	250
eye procedures	2669
laser treatment	89
photocoagulation	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	136

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	121
Hispanic	69
Asian	72
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	127
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
capsulotomy	36
doctor visit	1393
eye procedures	1763
injections	37
laser treatment	103
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	142

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	131
Hispanic	74
Asian	73
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	132
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	1326
eye procedures	2011
injections	57
laser treatment	84
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	199

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	129
Hispanic	87
Asian	92
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	125
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated as a general surgeon in HOUSTON, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and injections.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	403
eye procedures	2765
injections	47
laser treatment	80
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	156
Asian / Pacific Islander	72
Non-Hispanic White	578
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	80
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	340
85 and over	153
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	361

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

Texas Children's

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Alkek Eye Center

TX Health Network

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. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Coventry, Superior Health Plan, First Health, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, Community Health Choice, Provider Select, Interlink, Texas Children's Health Plan, KELSEY-SEYBOLD and Independent Medical Systems.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Coventry

Superior Health Plan

First Health

USA Managed Care Organization

HealthSmart

Community Health Choice

Provider Select

Interlink

Texas Children's Health Plan

KELSEY-SEYBOLD

Independent Medical Systems

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$169,979 DURYSTA $132,646	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $37,130	ALPHAGAN P $125	LUMIGAN $47	VUITY $30
Allergan, Inc.	$127,886 DURYSTA $92,379	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $34,169	LUMIGAN $244	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $109	XEN $23	Other $962
Allergan Inc.	$67,055 XEN $12,332	ALPHAGAN P $9,232	LUMIGAN $629	COMBIGAN $490	RESTASIS $122	Other $44,251
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$58,132 Rocklatan $33,813	Rhopressa $24,319
Alcon Vision LLC	$18,477 Rocklatan $11,740	Rhopressa $4,700	Hydrus Microstent $531	CLAREON $436	Centurion $263	Other $808
Other	$29,740 AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $6,108	Kahook Dual Blade $3,413	Oxervate $2,275	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $2,268	YUTIQ $1,782	Other $13,893

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$305,081
Consulting Fee	$73,828
Travel and Lodging	$52,695
Food and Beverage	$32,737
Honoraria	$4,000
Other	$2,929

Research Payments

Dr. Peter Tae-Jin Chang, MD has received 64 research payments totaling $130,713.

Biography

Dr. Peter Chang's areas of specialization are general surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease); he sees patients in Houston, TX and Harlingen, TX. In his practice, he is particularly interested in eye problems. Dr. Chang usually is in-network for USA Managed Care Organization, Superior Health Plan, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Chang include: Texas Super Doctors; Texas Rising Stars; and Best Doctors. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Children's, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baylor College of Medicine. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.