KATHERINE GO LIAO MD
NPI 1275505190
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Niagara, WI

Q: What is Katherine Liao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Liao is 1275505190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.

Q: What is Katherine Liao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Liao was last updated on March 18, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since February 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1601 ROOSEVELT RD, NIAGARA, WI 54151(715) 251-1780(715) 251-1787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Katherine Go Liao Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KATHERINE GO LIAO MD (NPI 1275505190) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Niagara, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (42715-020) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dickinson County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275505190

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X

Provider Legal NameKATHERINE GO LIAOCredential: MD

Location Address1601 ROOSEVELT RDNiagara, WI 54151-1043

Mailing Address1601 Roosevelt Rd, Po Box 6Niagara, WI 54151-1043 · (888) 724-6377 · Fax (715) 251-1681

Phone(715) 251-1780

Fax(715) 251-1787

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2013

✔ NPI 1275505190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208VP0014X

License✔ Licensed in WI · 42715-020

Definition

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 42715-020 (WI), 4301077176 (MI)

1601 ROOSEVELT RD, Niagara, WI 54151

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Other Identifiers 15

Other050077649WI · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid4259562MI

Medicaid34051000WI

Medicaid4782512MI

Medicare PIN460840002WI

Other050B210120MI · Bcbs

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOM24440-007MI

Medicaid4782568MI

Medicare PIN120080002WI

Other1027531Preferred One

Medicare PIN600560002WI

Other050077646MI · Railroad Medicare

Medicare UPINH26981

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified40015-0008WI

Medicaid4782601MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Go Liao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3678460722

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040303000050, I20110103000966

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

179 services92 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

76 services51 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

54 services33 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

54 services54 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.

46 services28 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

30 services27 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

28 services23 patients

Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 27096

This procedure involves injecting medicine into the joint where your lower spine meets your hip bone. Using special imaging technology, the doctor ensures the medicine is delivered accurately. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in that area.

27 services22 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636

This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.

26 services21 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

20 services18 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64490

This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.

19 services12 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

18 services17 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64491

This procedure involves injecting medication into the upper or middle spine facet joint, a small joint in your back. This is done under imaging guidance for precision. It's a second-level procedure, meaning it's done on two separate joints. It can help reduce pain and inflammation.

18 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Iron Mountain, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number230055

Location1721 S Stephenson AveIron Mountain, MI 49801 · Dickinson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Manistique, MI

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number231303

Location7870W Us Highway 2Manistique, MI 49854 · Schoolcraft County

Emergency services

Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Iron River, MI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number231318

Location1400 W Ice Lake RoadIron River, MI 49935 · Iron County

Emergency services

Osf St Francis Hospital And Medical Group

Critical Access Hospitals · Escanaba, MI

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number231337

Location3401 Ludington StEscanaba, MI 49829 · Delta County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54151 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$123.69 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.41 typical visit price

range $17.40 – $133.76

Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%925 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Signed Opioid Treatment Agreement

All patients 18 and older prescribed opiates for longer than six weeks duration who signed an opioid treatment agreement at least once during Opioid Therapy documented in the medical record

100%27 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

97%790 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Evaluation or Interview for Risk of Opioid Misuse

All patients 18 and older prescribed opiates for longer than six weeks duration evaluated for risk of opioid misuse using a brief validated instrument (e.g. Opioid Risk Tool, SOAPP-R) or patient interview documented at least once during Opioid Therapy in the…

100%27 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

94%1,800 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Opioid Therapy Follow-up Evaluation

All patients 18 and older prescribed opiates for longer than six weeks duration who had a follow-up evaluation conducted at least every three months during Opioid Therapy documented in the medical record

81%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pain Assessment and Follow-Up

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present

100%923 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

49%868 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

56%233 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

96%868 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%868 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. BONNIE LOU KOSKI DRNP, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner