Overview
Dr. Richard I. Chang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, anterior segment surgery (small incision cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants), and external diseases of the eye. He also provides medical treatment for glaucoma and primary eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2424 Century Place SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Chang isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Giant Papillary ConjunctivitisDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- NearsightednessDr. Chang isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.