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DR. CHARLES YU LIU M.D., PHD
NPI 1568406080
Neurological Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE 3800, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033(323) 442-5720(323) 442-7543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2020, Feb 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Charles Yu Liu M.d., Phd NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES YU LIU M.D., PHD (NPI 1568406080) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A65677) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568406080
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES YU LIUCredential: M.D., PHD
Location Address1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE 3800Los Angeles, CA 90033-5310
Mailing AddressPo Box 31309Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309 · (323) 442-5720 · Fax (323) 442-7543
Phone(323) 442-5720
Fax(323) 442-7543
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1568406080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A65677
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
1520 SAN PABLO ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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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

Dr. Charles Yu Liu M.d., Phd 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 ID5496830036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080306000737
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 5

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
63 services63 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services23 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
15 services13 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services11 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.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90033 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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 20

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

DR. CAROLINE HWANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
GISELLE MARIA PETZINGER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 3000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5710
LIGAYA CASTILLO
Nurse Practitioner
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
ERICA ZOE SHOEMAKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE 1652
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-6000
DR. MICHELE TORTORA PATO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, STE1652
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-6000
DR. EDY E SOFFER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
DR. TRACY DEBRA LAWRENCE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, SUITE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5100
CAROLYN L. KALOOSTIAN MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1520 SAN PABLO ST, 1ST FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-5900

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 Charles Liu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Liu is 1568406080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is Charles Liu located?

Charles Liu practices at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The listed phone number is (323) 442-5720.

What is Charles Liu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Charles Liu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Liu was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.