Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Liou, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Dermatology Physician · Watertown, MA

  • NPI 1609098136
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Spring St
Watertown, MA 024723474
(617) 923-8433
Additional location
128 Carnegie Row
Norwood, MA 020625161
(781) 762-5858

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Massachusetts #231481 · California #A113539 · North Carolina #200500216

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609098136. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,347
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$149,733
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,024 173 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 434 336 $99
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 277 222 $62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 166 130 $136
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 150 121 $130
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 119 99 $110
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $122
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 29 22 $194
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 25 18 $58
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 22 15 $349

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Watertown Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 195. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$556
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 10 $195.58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 12 $131.52
Incyte Corporation 4 $76.82
Pfizer INC. 2 $45.26
Genzyme Corporation 2 $40.26
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 1 $26.19
Verrica Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $20.67
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 1 $19.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$556

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
385
Patients
193
Total drug cost
$15,732
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 88 65 $1,357
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) Brand 53 27 $5,202
Ketoconazole Generic 47 30 $1,277
Fluocinonide Generic 38 24 $2,174
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 31 0 $759
Hydrocortisone Generic 19 17 $103
Mupirocin Generic 19 18 $121
Metronidazole Generic 18 0 $1,087
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 17 12 $431
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 15 0 $2,043

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Liou's medical specialty?
Dr. James Liou practices Dermatology Physician in Watertown, MA.
Where does Dr. James Liou practice?
Dr. James Liou practices at 40 Spring St, Watertown, MA 024723474. Office phone: 6179238433.
What is Dr. James Liou's NPI?
Dr. James Liou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609098136, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Liou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Liou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Liou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.