Physician Profile
David S. Liao, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Liao
Based in Los Angeles, CA, David S. Liao, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 2003. Medicare claims data shows David provided 48,063 services to 3,815 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (213) 483-8810
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 380
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal Ulcer
- Eye Herpes
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Pink Eye
- Scratched Cornea
- Surfer's Eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Glaucoma
Lens and cataract
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
- Detached Retina
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Stroke
- Macular Hole
- Macular Pucker
Eye injuries
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Emergency and minor
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Everted Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Lift
- Inverted Eyelid Surgery
- Strabismus Surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Shunt Surgery
- Laser Iridotomy for Narrow Angles
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
48,063 services · 3,815 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,456 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
20 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
15 |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
14 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
60 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,208 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,383 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
631 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
76 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
68 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Los Angeles 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Liao?
Dr. Liao is an ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Liao's address?
Dr. Liao is listed at 1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 380, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Liao?
The number on file is (213) 483-8810. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Liao?
Dr. Liao's National Provider Identifier is 1962541847. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Liao train?
Dr. Liao attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Liao have?
Dr. Liao has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Liao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Liao performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Liao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Liao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.