Michael Liu, MD
NPI 1265887202 · Dermatology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Liu, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1265887202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265887202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A151078 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
16 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$96 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 117 | 93 |
| Mupirocin | 56 | 45 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 46 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 38 | 34 |
| Ketoconazole | 20 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 16 | 14 |
| Levofloxacin | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,689 across 76 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8700 Beverly Blvd#5512West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804Phone: (310) 423-5161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-27
- Last updated
- 2022-01-07
- Certified
- 2022-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Liu's NPI number?
- Michael Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265887202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Liu's specialty?
- Michael Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Liu located?
- Michael Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 504 W Pueblo St Ste 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-6211.
- What is Michael Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Liu is (805) 682-6455.
- Does Michael Liu accept Medicare?
- Michael Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Liu's NPI (1265887202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.