Melinda Liu
NPI 1538699657 · Dermatology Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Liu is a Dermatology Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1538699657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538699657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,038 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 791 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 321 | $99 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 237 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 196 | $140 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 145 | $96 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 260 | 129 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 110 | 68 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 107 | 69 |
| Fluorouracil | 58 | 46 |
| Tacrolimus | 49 | 34 |
| Hydrocortisone | 44 | 37 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 41 | — |
| Ciclopirox | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$412 across 8 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)
- 7435 W Talcott AveChicago, IL 60631-3707Phone: (773) 990-5261
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Liu's NPI number?
- Melinda Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538699657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Liu's specialty?
- Melinda Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Liu located?
- Melinda Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Madison St Ste 301, Seattle, WA 98104-3599.
- What is Melinda Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Liu is (206) 505-1300.
- Does Melinda Liu accept Medicare?
- Melinda Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Liu's NPI (1538699657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.