James Liu, MD
NPI 1730549882 · Surgery Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Liu, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1730549882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730549882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,609 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 366 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 144 | $155 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 97 | $5 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 441 | 154 |
| Finasteride | 193 | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 105 |
| Cephalexin | 119 | 103 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate | 81 | 25 |
| Levofloxacin | 56 | 45 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 44 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$631 across 29 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)
- 600 N Wolfe StTower 110Baltimore, MD 21287-0005Phone: (410) 955-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-02
- Last updated
- 2023-06-17
- Certified
- 2023-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Liu's NPI number?
- James Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730549882, 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 Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Liu located?
- James Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2435 W Belvedere Ave Ste 42, Baltimore, MD 21215-5224.
- What is James Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Liu is (410) 601-1122.
- 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 (1730549882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.