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Based in Alhambra, CA, David Ken Wah Lieu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. David graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 1979. David is also listed as specializing in cytopathology and family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 590 Medicare patients across 639 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (626) 281-7800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
320 S GARFIELD AVE # 278
Alhambra, CA 91801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
639 services · 590 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
200 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth | Procedure | 10006 |
106 |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
99 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
196 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
25 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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.
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lieu's specialty?
Dr. Lieu is a pathology in Alhambra, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lieu?
Dr. Lieu is listed at 320 S GARFIELD AVE # 278, Alhambra, CA 91801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lieu?
The number on file is (626) 281-7800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Lieu's NPI number?
Dr. Lieu's National Provider Identifier is 1912966680. 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
What is Dr. Lieu's medical education?
Dr. Lieu attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lieu been practicing?
Dr. Lieu has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lieu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lieu performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth, fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth and biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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