Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sao Liu, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Omaha, NE

  • NPI 1801802806
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11606 Nicholas St, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 681544478
(402) 493-3712
fax (402) 493-8341

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Nebraska #18684 · Iowa #31334
Medicaid
NE #47084218400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801802806. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,480
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$423,231
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 456 308 $39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 429 251 $420
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 343 343 $141
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 266 183 $84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 190 177 $117
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 186 128 $250
92134 Imaging of retina 166 156 $36
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 115 79 $572
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 112 95 $31
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 107 104 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Omaha Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 344. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$692
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 10 $270.45
Abbvie INC. 8 $137.20
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $121.86
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $62.27
Amgen INC. 2 $39.09
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $24.55
Dompe US, INC. 1 $19.57
Topcon Healthcare, INC. 1 $16.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$692

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,898
Patients
1,485
Total drug cost
$201,873
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 891 602 $58,166
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 703 427 $25,267
Latanoprost Generic 453 120 $9,447
Timolol Maleate Generic 250 100 $3,127
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 114 50 $5,551
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 101 35 $2,612
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 94 60 $2,603
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 76 29 $1,440
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 64 23 $32,716
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 34 0 $16,796

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sao Liu's medical specialty?
Dr. Sao Liu practices Ophthalmology Physician in Omaha, NE.
Where does Dr. Sao Liu practice?
Dr. Sao Liu practices at 11606 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 681544478. Office phone: 4024933712.
What is Dr. Sao Liu's NPI?
Dr. Sao Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801802806, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sao Liu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sao Liu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sao Liu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.