SAMUEL KWONG-MING LIU MD
NPI 1790863884
Surgery in Pleasanton, CA

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260, PLEASANTON, CA 94588(925) 416-5470(925) 734-0517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2025, Jun 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Samuel Kwong-ming Liu Md NPPES

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

SAMUEL KWONG-MING LIU MD (NPI 1790863884) is an individual surgery provider in Pleasanton, California, licensed in California (G64755) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790863884
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL KWONG-MING LIUCredential: MD
Location Address5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260Pleasanton, CA 94588-5807
Mailing Address5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 260Pleasanton, CA 94588-5807 · (925) 416-5470
Fax(925) 734-0517
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1790863884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G64755
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedColon & Rectal SurgeryTaxonomy 208C00000X · License G64755 (CA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License G64755 (CA)
5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11425 S Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596-5318 · Phone (925) 295-4000
Location 23901 Lone Tree WayAntioch, CA 94509-6200 · Phone (925) 756-1192 · Fax (925) 779-7220

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G647550CA

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

Samuel Kwong-ming 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 ID9830373893
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110415000332
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.

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.
45 services45 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.
29 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94588 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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 3

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

Internal Medicine
5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Surgery
5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Surgery
5565 W LAS POSITAS BLVD STE 260
PLEASANTON, CA 94588

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 Samuel Liu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Liu is 1790863884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Samuel Liu located?

Samuel Liu practices at 5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 260, Pleasanton, CA 94588. The listed phone number is (925) 416-5470.

What is Samuel Liu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Samuel Liu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel 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 Samuel Liu was last updated on August 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.