Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Liu, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Opelousas, LA

  • NPI 1497825772
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 62.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
927 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 705708240
(337) 594-0675
Mailing address
Po Box 537
Opelousas, LA 705710537

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2010
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #026414
Medicaid
LA #1065315

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497825772. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,532
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$223,351
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 447 291 $119
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 320 111 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 145 54 $114
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 134 39 $343
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 92 77 $167
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 82 44 $69
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 81 14 $269
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 71 39 $290
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 62 62 $155
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 42 40 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Opelousas Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$801
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 8 $142.03
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 5 $97.90
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 5 $96.12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $63.52
CorMedix INC. 3 $56.68
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $51.12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $48.31
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 2 $43.86
Amgen INC. 2 $41.90
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $35.37
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $25.24
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. 1 $18.74
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 1 $18.42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$801

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,649
Patients
441
Total drug cost
$229,679
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 201 53 $2,731
Calcitriol Generic 181 42 $4,340
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 153 30 $122,311
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 146 36 $2,306
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 128 47 $922
Furosemide Generic 114 35 $709
Valsartan Generic 112 34 $3,080
Carvedilol Generic 110 31 $1,071
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 98 22 $3,757
Torsemide Generic 96 22 $2,385

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Liu's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Liu practices Nephrology Physician in Opelousas, LA.
Where does Dr. Michael Liu practice?
Dr. Michael Liu practices at 927 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 705708240. Office phone: 3375940675.
What is Dr. Michael Liu's NPI?
Dr. Michael Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497825772, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Liu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Liu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Liu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.