Johns Liu, M.D.
NPI 1659390979 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Johns Liu, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1659390979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659390979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G58887 (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
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
583 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 62 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 55 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 50 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 43 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 42 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 37 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2011-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Johns Liu's NPI number?
- Johns Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659390979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Johns Liu's specialty?
- Johns Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Johns Liu located?
- Johns Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Bahamas Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0663.
- What is Johns Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Johns Liu is (661) 326-9600.
- Does Johns Liu accept Medicare?
- Johns Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Johns Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Johns Liu's NPI (1659390979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.