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DR. SHIXIONG LIAO M.D.
NPI 1285698829
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Charlotte, NC

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
1709 DUNKIRK DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203(843) 737-7468 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2025, Jun 12, 2024, Apr 16, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Shixiong Liao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHIXIONG LIAO M.D. (NPI 1285698829) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (24005) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285698829
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHIXIONG LIAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1709 DUNKIRK DRCharlotte, NC 28203-4303
Mailing Address1709 Dunkirk DrCharlotte, NC 28203-4303
Phone(843) 737-7468
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1285698829 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 24005✔ Licensed in IL · 036.172795
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1709 DUNKIRK DR, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12222 W Division St Ste 235Chicago, IL 60622-2989 · Phone (773) 342-6800

Other Identifiers 5

Other2012-02070NC · Medical License
MedicaidT80141SC
Other24005SC · Sc Medical License#
Other036.172795IL · Illinois Medical License #
Other70136GA · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shixiong Liao M.d. 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 ID2961590286
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250313003758
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Shixiong Liao reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA
3.9 mi
Gastroenterology
300 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 200
Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124052444 (704) 372-7974
Pathologists Diagnostic Laboratory PA
67 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1800 S HAWTHORNE RD STE 100
Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003883877 (336) 999-8888
Carolina Digestive Disease PA
83 mi
Gastroenterology
2750 LAUREL ST STE 201
Columbia, SC 29204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285929794 (803) 799-8098
Chicago Gastroenterology, LLC
590 mi
Gastroenterology
1431 N WESTERN AVE, SUITE 133
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366792426 (773) 342-6800
Advanced Gi, LLC
591 mi
Gastroenterology
3000 N HALSTED ST STE 623
Chicago, IL 60657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942795422 (773) 281-5818

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
1,624 services859 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
89 services74 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
86 services69 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28203 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

82.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.07
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.12

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shixiong Liao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shixiong Liao is 1285698829. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Shixiong Liao located?

Shixiong Liao practices at 1709 Dunkirk Dr, Charlotte, NC 28203. The listed phone number is (843) 737-7468.

What is Shixiong Liao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Shixiong Liao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shixiong Liao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Shixiong Liao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shixiong Liao reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA (Charlotte, NC), Pathologists Diagnostic Laboratory PA (Winston Salem, NC), Carolina Digestive Disease PA (Columbia, SC), Chicago Gastroenterology, LLC (Chicago, IL) and Advanced Gi, LLC (Chicago, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Shixiong Liao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shixiong Liao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 2 other insurers list Shixiong Liao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shixiong Liao was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.