Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Liniger, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1942347067
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2984
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A89220

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942347067. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
50
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,373
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 25 25 $138
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 14 14 $222
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Palo Alto Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Liniger's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Liniger practices Anesthesiology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Liniger practice?
Dr. Richard Liniger practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532984.
What is Dr. Richard Liniger's NPI?
Dr. Richard Liniger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942347067, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Liniger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Liniger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Liniger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope (HCPCS 00918); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.