KENNETH K LIAO MD
NPI 1417053869
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Q: What is Kenneth Liao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Liao is 1417053869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2006.

Q: What is Kenneth Liao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Liao was last updated on May 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 September 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.34/100

CMS Quality Rating

1101 BATES AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2022, Nov 20, 2020, Jun 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Kenneth K Liao Md NPPES

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

KENNETH K LIAO MD (NPI 1417053869) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6233) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417053869

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameKENNETH K LIAOCredential: MD

Location Address1101 BATES AVEHouston, TX 77030-2607

Mailing Address7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030-4202

Phone(713) 798-1300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2022

✔ NPI 1417053869 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S6233✔ Licensed in MN · 42328

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 42328 (MN)

1101 BATES AVE, Houston, TX 77030

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16770 Bertner Ave Ste C-355Houston, TX 77030-2604 · Phone (832) 355-3000

Other Identifiers 10

Other1031690MN · Preferred One

Other142142MN · Ucare

Medicaid0554584IA

Other506360MN · Fairview

Medicaid090474100MN

Other18-00070MN · Medica Choice

Medicaid34260200WI

Other224A2LIMN · Blue Cross Blue Shield

OtherHP40342MN · Health Partners

Other18-00014MN · Medica Primary

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth K 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 ID7618011909

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190108002080

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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

54 services54 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450193

Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

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.

91.34/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

81.64

Promoting Interoperability

89.13

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. JOHN MICHAEL DUNCAN JR. M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1101 BATES AVE, STE P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-4900

ALMA AGUILAR

Pharmacist

1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-1000

ALICIA DIAZ NP

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)

1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-1000

DR. IGOR DARKO GREGORIC M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1101 BATES AVE, SUITE P-514
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-4900

CECILIO GUTIERREZ DPT

Physical Therapist

1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-1000

DAVID A. OTT M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1101 BATES AVE, P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-4900

JOSEPH S. COSELLI MD

Surgery

1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-9910

ALI OMRANIAN M.D.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-1000

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 Kenneth Liao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Liao is 1417053869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Liao located?

Kenneth Liao practices at 1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1300.

What is Kenneth Liao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Kenneth Liao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth 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.

What insurance does Kenneth Liao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Kenneth 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.

Is Kenneth Liao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Liao is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Liao was last updated on May 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.