Yu Chuan Liu, MD INC
NPI 1689740169 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yu Chuan Liu, MD INC is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1689740169).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689740169
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD INC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A64763 (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
198 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 145 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $96 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System93288 | 16 | $21 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $21–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 57 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 55 | 17 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 46 | 12 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 42 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 11 |
| Bumetanide | 23 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 3 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)
- 34 Mark West Springs Rd Fl 3Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1766Phone: (707) 573-5200Fax: (707) 573-5417
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2022-02-23
- Certified
- 2022-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yu Chuan Liu's NPI number?
- Yu Chuan Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689740169, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yu Chuan Liu's specialty?
- Yu Chuan Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yu Chuan Liu located?
- Yu Chuan Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1441 Constitution Blvd Bldg 500, Salinas, CA 93906-3100.
- What is Yu Chuan Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yu Chuan Liu is (831) 796-1630.
- Does Yu Chuan Liu accept Medicare?
- Yu Chuan Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yu Chuan Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Yu Chuan Liu's NPI (1689740169) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.