Physician Profile
Ruikang Liu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Liu
Ruikang Liu, MD practices pediatric medicine in Pleasanton, CA. Ruikang is a 2017 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Ruikang is also listed as specializing in family medicine — sports medicine and pediatrics. Medicare claims data shows Ruikang provided 116 services to 67 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, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821529769.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (925) 263-0313
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4256 HACIENDA DR STE 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
4481 Viking Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pediatrics 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
Digestive and urinary
- Bedwetting
- UTI
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear, nose, throat, and eye
- Pink eye
- Seasonal allergies
- Sinus infection
- Swimmer's ear
Growth, development, and behavior
- Speech and language delay
Newborn and infant
- Diaper rash
- Poor weight gain and failure to thrive
Respiratory and infectious
- Croup
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Mononucleosis
- Strep throat
Skin
Brain & nerves
- Childhood epilepsy
Digestive health
- Baby acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation in Children
Infant Health
- Baby Colic
- Teething
Infections
- Flu in children
Injuries
- Concussion in Children
Mental Health
- Childhood anxiety
- Childhood Depression
Respiratory
Skin Conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Pediatric vaccinations
- Sports physical
- Well-child visit
Immunization and screening
- Depression screening
- Newborn metabolic screening
Office testing
- Rapid strep testing
- Spirometry
- Urinalysis
Checkups & Exams
- Camp Physical
- Daycare Physical
Developmental & Behavioral
- Childhood Development Screening
Diagnostic Tests
- Anemia Blood Test
- Childhood Vision Screening
- Heart Murmur Evaluation
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Newborn Bilirubin Check
- Pediatric Blood Draw
Diagnostic tests
- Pediatric hearing test
Infant Health
- Head Shape Check
- Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
- Tongue-Tie Assessment
Lab tests & screenings
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid flu test
Minor procedures
- Medical ear piercing
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Preventive care
- Fluoride Varnish Application
Procedures & Minor Surgery
- Circumcision Care and Consultation
- Putting Elbow Back in Place
- Tick Removal
Respiratory
Urgent care & minor procedures
- Splinting for broken bones and sprains
- Stopping Severe Nosebleeds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
116 services · 67 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | As often as other peers in Pediatric Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Medicine |
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 pediatric medicines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 pediatric medicines in Pleasanton 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 4
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Liu?
Dr. Liu is a pediatric medicine in Pleasanton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Liu's address?
Dr. Liu is listed at 4256 Hacienda Dr Ste 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588. 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. Liu?
The number on file is (925) 263-0313. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Liu?
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier is 1821529769. 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 train?
Dr. Liu attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Liu have?
Dr. Liu has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Liu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Liu performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, 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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