Individual provider

Johnson Chang, PSYD

Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Group Psychotherapy Psychologist

Johnson Chang, PSYD is a Psychologist in Tacoma, WA, registered under NPI 1144251471. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 9040 JACKSON AVE, Tacoma, WA 98431. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
PSY19706 CA Psychologist
PSY CA Forensic Psychologist
PSY19706 CA Group Psychotherapy Psychologist
PY00003607 WA Psychologist primary

Licences are recorded in 2 states: CA, WA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)

This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: California and Washington. The practice address on file is in Tacoma, WA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California
Licence
PSY19706
Specialty
Psychologist
Verify with the CA board →
WA Washington practice address
Licence
PY00003607
Specialty
Psychologist
Verify with the WA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Psychologist covers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 103T00000X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers Psychologist

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
103T00000X Psychologist PSY19706 CA
103TF0200X Forensic Psychologist Forensic PSY CA
103TP2701X Group Psychotherapy Psychologist Group Psychotherapy PSY19706 CA
103T00000X Psychologist PY00003607 WA primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1144251471 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 5, 2006
Last updatedApr 25, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialPSYD
Practice address 9040 JACKSON AVE
Tacoma, WA 98431
(253) 982-5709
Mailing address 9040A JACKSON AVE
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
This record was updated on Apr 25, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1144251471 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 1 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 1 4 4 2 5 1 4 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 1 8 4 4 5 2 4 5

Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1144251471?
NPI 1144251471 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Johnson Chang, PSYD in Tacoma, WA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Psychologist cover?
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic…
How do I contact Johnson Chang, PSYD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (253) 982-5709, last updated Apr 25, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Is NPI 1144251471 a valid number?
Yes. 1144251471 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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