Howard Liu, MD
NPI 1316917867 · Ophthalmology Physician · Yonkers, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Liu, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Yonkers, NY (NPI 1316917867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316917867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 204203 (NY)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,602 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 | 557 | $103 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 458 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 431 | $146 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 250 | $44 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 163 | $73 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 162 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 421 | 114 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 408 | 147 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 270 | 151 |
| Ofloxacin | 172 | 88 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 133 | 78 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 115 | 29 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 96 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$600 across 24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2018-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Liu's NPI number?
- Howard Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316917867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Liu's specialty?
- Howard Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Liu located?
- Howard Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 157 Lockwood Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
- What is Howard Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Liu is (914) 476-5496.
- Does Howard Liu accept Medicare?
- Howard Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Liu's NPI (1316917867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.