Physician Profile
Erica T. Liu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Liu
Based in Torrance, CA, Erica T. Liu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Erica graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 2012. Erica is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows Erica provided 720 services to 557 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 943-7373
- Email not available
Practice Locations
21535 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 101
Torrance, CA 90503
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
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
720 services · 557 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
135 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
91 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
150 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 2012 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Liu specialize in?
Dr. Liu is an eye doctor in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Liu located?
Dr. Liu is listed at 21535 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 101, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Liu's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 943-7373. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Liu?
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier is 1528402633. 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. Liu go to medical school?
Dr. Liu attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Liu have?
Dr. Liu has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Liu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Liu performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Liu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Liu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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