Yeong-Hau Lien, MD, PH.D
NPI 1356448815 · Nephrology Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yeong-Hau Lien, MD, PH.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1356448815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356448815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PH.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19689 (AZ)
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
19 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
1,010 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 487 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 283 | $170 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 86 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 56 | $75 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 40 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 138 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 | 30 |
| Fluconazole | 76 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 63 | 27 |
| Calcitriol | 62 | 20 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 56 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 48 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$629 across 31 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
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2018-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yeong-Hau Lien's NPI number?
- Yeong-Hau Lien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356448815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yeong-Hau Lien's specialty?
- Yeong-Hau Lien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yeong-Hau Lien located?
- Yeong-Hau Lien's practice location on file with NPPES is 4511 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718.
- What is Yeong-Hau Lien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yeong-Hau Lien is (520) 529-6500.
- Does Yeong-Hau Lien accept Medicare?
- Yeong-Hau Lien is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yeong-Hau Lien's NPI active?
- Yes — Yeong-Hau Lien's NPI (1356448815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.