Physician Profile
Sao C. Liu, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Omaha, NE. Sao is a 1989 graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Sao cared for 2,036 Medicare patients across 2,803 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and imaging of optic nerve.
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11606 NICHOLAS ST SUITE 200
Omaha, NE 68154
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
2,803 services · 2,036 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
364 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
195 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
107 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less | Procedure | 67850 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
441 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
267 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
261 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
259 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
197 | 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.
Sao C. Liu is an eye doctor in Omaha, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Sao C. Liu is listed at 11606 Nicholas St Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68154. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (402) 493-3712. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Sao C. Liu's National Provider Identifier is 1801802806. 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
Sao C. Liu attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Sao C. Liu has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Sao C. Liu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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