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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1275578403 M.D.
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Hospitalist Physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Editha Liu, M.D. filed 4,766 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, prescribing 87% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Editha Liu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,766 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Editha Liu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Editha Liu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,766 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Editha Liu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 S 7TH AVE, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 336-2140. NPI 1275578403 was issued on 06/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,766 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $374K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275578403 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Editha Liu, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Editha Liu, M.D. is affiliated with 5 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Welia Health
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Mora, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241367
Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, SD
Cook County Hospital District
Grand Marais, MN
Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission
Charles City, IA
Lifecare Medical Center
Roseau, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241344
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Editha Liu, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,766 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
4,766
Total Claims
$374K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,234
- Total Day Supply
- 267,245
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $301K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
- Opioid Claims
- 127 (2.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 98
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 96, 85+: 45
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Editha Liu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
202 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
198 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
186 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
173 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
150 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
145 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
125 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
114 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 202 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 173 |
| Lisinopril | 150 |
| Furosemide | 145 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 |
| Simvastatin | 114 |
| Omeprazole | 112 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 99 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Editha Liu, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Editha Liu, M.D.'s 4,766 claims are above the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Liu.
Dr. Colleen Achong
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Mamoon Ahmed
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Mishka Ahmed
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Mohammad Ahmed
M.D
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Sameer Ahmed
MD
Sioux Falls, SD
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Editha Liu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Editha Liu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Editha Liu, M.D. wrote 4,766 Medicare Part D claims totaling $374K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
Where is Editha Liu, M.D. located? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D. is located at 1200 S 7TH AVE, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 336-2140.
What is Editha Liu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275578403, issued on 06/19/2006.
Does Editha Liu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $301K in brand drug costs.
Does Editha Liu, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Editha Liu, M.D. had 127 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Editha Liu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Editha Liu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Editha Liu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,766 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Editha Liu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Editha Liu, M.D.'s NPI is 1275578403 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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