David Liao, DO
NPI 1700999141 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Liao, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1700999141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700999141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K4485 (TX)
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
1,370 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 286 | $121 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 270 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 226 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 220 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $160 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 70 |
| Cephalexin | 109 | 99 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 53 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 81 | 56 |
| Meloxicam | 70 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 | 45 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2025-09-12
- Certified
- 2025-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Liao's NPI number?
- David Liao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700999141, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Liao located?
- David Liao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1015 N Carroll Ave Ste 2000, Dallas, TX 75204-6607.
- What is David Liao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Liao is (214) 824-7744.
- 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 (1700999141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.