Teresa Liu, MD, MPH
NPI 1477917177 · Hospitalist Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Liu, MD, MPH is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1477917177).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477917177
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A151562 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,009 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 | 402 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 253 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 173 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 152 | $178 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 29 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 21 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 12 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 11 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 6 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)
- 200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 420Los Angeles, CA 90095-2303Phone: (310) 206-6232Fax: (310) 206-3551
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-08
- Last updated
- 2024-02-16
- Certified
- 2024-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Liu's NPI number?
- Teresa Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477917177, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Liu's specialty?
- Teresa Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Teresa Liu located?
- Teresa Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2303.
- What is Teresa Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Liu is (310) 453-1324.
- Does Teresa Liu accept Medicare?
- Teresa Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Liu's NPI (1477917177) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.