TAO LIU AGACNP-BC
NPI 1598334286
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX

Active since June 18, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18500 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77094(832) 522-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2024, Jun 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Tao Liu Agacnp-bc NPPES

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

TAO LIU AGACNP-BC (NPI 1598334286) is an individual acute care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1035473) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Katy.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598334286
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameTAO LIUCredential: AGACNP-BC
Location Address18500 KATY FWYHouston, TX 77094-1110
Mailing Address10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250Houston, TX 77079-2205
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2024
NPI 1598334286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in TX · 1035473
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 363LC0200X · License 1035473 (TX)
18500 KATY FWY, Houston, TX 77094

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 S Fry RdKaty, TX 77450-2255 · Phone (281) 599-5700

Accepted 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

Tao Liu Agacnp-bc 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 ID1850785759
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220217002896
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 9

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.

Prolonged preventive service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure), in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; first 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for preve G0513
Prolonged preventive service refers to an extended medical consultation or treatment beyond the usual time. This service, provided in an outpatient setting, involves direct patient contact for the first 30 minutes beyond the primary procedure. It's used when additional time is required to address preventive health needs.
175 services175 patients
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.
157 services157 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
89 services89 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.
31 services31 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
21 services16 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
19 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77094 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Pharmacist
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Pharmacist
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
General Acute Care Hospital
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Registered Nurse
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Internal Medicine
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
18500 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094

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 Tao Liu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tao Liu is 1598334286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2021.

Where is Tao Liu located?

Tao Liu practices at 18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094. The listed phone number is (832) 522-2200.

What is Tao Liu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Tao Liu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tao 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.

What insurance does Tao Liu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Tao Liu 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 Tao Liu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tao Liu is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tao Liu was last updated on September 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.