Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elizabeth Lien, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1851489827
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1624 South I Street, Suite 405
Tacoma, WA 984055094
(253) 428-8700
fax (253) 627-0714

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 1, 2012
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00040969
Medicaid
WA #8325169

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851489827. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
258
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$31,873
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 127 47 $126
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 86 29 $117
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 45 42 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
435
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$680,273
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 59 0 $238,276
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 58 12 $4,510
Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) Brand 51 0 $198,080
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) Brand 38 0 $12,580
Amoxicillin Generic 32 0 $581
Cephalexin Generic 30 0 $809
Ethambutol Hcl Generic 23 0 $1,252
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 21 0 $397
Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) Brand 21 0 $53,567
Rifampin Generic 19 0 $1,087

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elizabeth Lien's medical specialty?
Dr. Elizabeth Lien practices Infectious Disease Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Elizabeth Lien practice?
Dr. Elizabeth Lien practices at 1624 South I Street, Tacoma, WA 984055094. Office phone: 2534288700.
What is Dr. Elizabeth Lien's NPI?
Dr. Elizabeth Lien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851489827, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Lien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elizabeth Lien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elizabeth Lien 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 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.