David Liao, MD
NPI 1659430379 · Hospitalist Physician · Burlingame, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Liao, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Burlingame, CA (NPI 1659430379).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659430379
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A81269 (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
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
1,041 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 | 320 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 318 | $89 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 221 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 114 | $194 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 55 | $237 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | 11 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | — |
| Carvedilol | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 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
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-27
- Certified
- 2021-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Liao's NPI number?
- David Liao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659430379, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Liao's specialty?
- David Liao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Liao located?
- David Liao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010-4506.
- What is David Liao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Liao is (650) 696-5400.
- Does David Liao accept Medicare?
- David Liao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Liao's NPI active?
- Yes — David Liao's NPI (1659430379) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.