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- 2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
About Dr. Liu
Yao Liu, MD practices ophthalmology in Madison, WI. Yao is a 2008 graduate of Harvard Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Yao cared for 1,267 Medicare patients across 1,645 services. 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, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487813622.
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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
- (608) 263-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 UNIVERSITY AVE
Madison, WI 53705
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
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,645 services · 1,267 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
242 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
163 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
76 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
28 | Less often than most 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Madison 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is an eye doctor in Madison, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Liu?
Dr. Liu is listed at 2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Liu?
The number on file is (608) 263-7171. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier is 1487813622. 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. Liu's medical education?
Dr. Liu attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Liu been practicing?
Dr. Liu has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Liu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Liu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and incision to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Liu confirmed this information?
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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