Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nelson Liou, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1518298587
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6550 Fannin St, Ste 1727
Houston, TX 770302717
(713) 798-3241

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2020
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #Q0962 · Texas #BP10030817

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518298587. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
348
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$80,761
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 109 76 $127
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 93 83 $131
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 86 86 $171
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 33 19 $269
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc 27 27 $1,153

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in Houston Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 149. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,082
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 22 $5,317.93
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 4 $956.39
Aerin Medical INC. 5 $577.67
Axogen 4 $501.47
Stryker Corporation 3 $470.17
Acera Surgical, INC. 2 $373.65
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $273.72
Medtronic, INC. 3 $273.24
Orthofix Medical, INC. 2 $242.95
Checkpoint Surgical, INC 1 $48.27
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $46.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$4,729
Education
$4,000
Travel and Lodging
$353

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
254
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$10,527
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 33 12 $484
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 30 0 $397
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Generic 25 11 $447
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 23 $243
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 20 20 $251
Levofloxacin Generic 17 15 $388
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $90
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 15 0 $486
Azelastine Hcl Generic 13 0 $653
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 13 0 $5,978

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nelson Liou's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Liou practices Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Nelson Liou practice?
Dr. Nelson Liou practices at 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302717. Office phone: 7137983241.
What is Dr. Nelson Liou's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Liou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518298587, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Liou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Liou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Liou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.