Physician Profile
Nelson E. Liou, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Liou
Nelson E. Liou, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Houston, TX. Nelson is a 2008 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Medicare claims data shows Nelson provided 360 services to 303 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope.
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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
- (713) 798-3241
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1727
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
360 services · 303 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
78 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | Procedure | 22552 |
53 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
44 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
103 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
82 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nelson E. Liou's specialty?
Nelson E. Liou is an otolaryngology (ent) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nelson E. Liou?
Nelson E. Liou is listed at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1727, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nelson E. Liou?
The number on file is (713) 798-3241. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nelson E. Liou?
Nelson E. Liou's National Provider Identifier is 1518298587. 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 Nelson E. Liou's education?
Nelson E. Liou attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nelson E. Liou have?
Nelson E. Liou has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nelson E. Liou known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nelson E. Liou performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc and fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nelson E. Liou's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nelson E. Liou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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