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VIVIAN LIU MD
NPI 1386225787
Dermatology in Santa Monica, CA

Active since April 16, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 315-0171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2026, Apr 16, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Vivian Liu Md NPPES

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

VIVIAN LIU MD (NPI 1386225787) is an individual dermatology provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A206713) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386225787
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameVIVIAN LIUCredential: MD
Location Address1301 20TH ST STE 570Santa Monica, CA 90404-2118
Mailing Address1301 20th St Ste 570Santa Monica, CA 90404-2118
Phone(310) 315-0171
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1386225787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A206713
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
1301 20TH ST STE 570, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivian Liu 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 ID446714059
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260715000818
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vivian Liu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Richard G Bennett MD
Same address
Dermatology
1301 20TH ST, SUITE 570
Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467508523 (310) 315-0171

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90404 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CHRISTINE SHAVER M.D.
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1301 20TH ST STE 570
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Los Angeles County (310) 315-0171

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 Vivian Liu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Liu is 1386225787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2021.

Where is Vivian Liu located?

Vivian Liu practices at 1301 20th St Ste 570, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The listed phone number is (310) 315-0171.

What is Vivian Liu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Vivian Liu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Liu 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 organization bills Medicare for Vivian Liu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vivian Liu reassigns Medicare benefits to Richard G Bennett MD (Santa Monica, CA). The 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 Vivian Liu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivian Liu was last updated on July 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.