James Liu, MD
NPI 1720020977 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Liu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1720020977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720020977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200200945 (NC)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,494 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 | 814 | $120 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 380 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 314 | $159 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 174 | $109 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 139 | $173 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 362 | 74 |
| Carvedilol | 248 | 68 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 220 | 65 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 202 | 60 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 187 | 68 |
| Ezetimibe | 156 | 54 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 152 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,082 across 97 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 (4)
- 127 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste DMorganton, NC 28655-5523Phone: (828) 430-3511
- 123 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste CMorganton, NC 28655-5521Phone: (828) 430-3051
- 125 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste CMorganton, NC 28655-5522Phone: (828) 430-3511
- 4 Carriage Ln Ste 108Charleston, SC 29407-6048Phone: (828) 430-3511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2024-05-29
- Certified
- 2024-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Liu's NPI number?
- James Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720020977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Liu's specialty?
- James Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Liu located?
- James Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 11220 Elm Ln Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28277-0450.
- What is James Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Liu is (704) 321-2741.
- Does James Liu accept Medicare?
- James Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — James Liu's NPI (1720020977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.