Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Liao, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1215383583
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-2958
Additional location
4860 Y St, Suite 1600
Sacramento, CA 958172307
(916) 734-2833
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 3, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A15977

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215383583. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
370
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$41,318
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 120 117 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 94 91 $156
81003 Automated urinalysis test 35 34 $2
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 33 33 $50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 31 31 $137
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 19 19 $15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $201
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 13 13 $206
87637 Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19), influenza virus types a and b, and respiratory syncytial virus 11 11 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
63
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$765
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 22 22 $196
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 14 14 $382
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 14 14 $126
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 13 $61

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Liao's medical specialty?
Dr. James Liao practices Family Medicine Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. James Liao practice?
Dr. James Liao practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Office phone: 6508532958.
What is Dr. James Liao's NPI?
Dr. James Liao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215383583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Liao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Liao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Liao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.