Howard Liu, M.D.
NPI 1982668026 · Dermatology Physician · Beverly Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Liu, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Beverly Hills, CA (NPI 1982668026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982668026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A761770 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,440 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,347 | $8 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 402 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 386 | $99 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 362 | $189 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 239 | $138 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 103 | 69 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 102 | 51 |
| Fluocinonide | 85 | 47 |
| Cephalexin | 68 | 61 |
| Selenium Sulfide | 58 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 56 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 28 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide | 41 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,802 across 65 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2009-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Liu's NPI number?
- Howard Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982668026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Liu's specialty?
- Howard Liu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Liu located?
- Howard Liu's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 N Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1769.
- What is Howard Liu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Liu is (310) 385-3300.
- Does Howard Liu accept Medicare?
- Howard Liu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Liu's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Liu's NPI (1982668026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.