2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1275823569 D.P.M
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GARY LIAO, D.P.M

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
191
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Industry payments
$550.17
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARY LIAO, D.P.M is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 191 claims across 101 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $550.17 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARY LIAO, D.P.M filed 191 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GARY LIAO, D.P.M at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2011

NPI 1275823569

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

191 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within North Carolina

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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GARY LIAO, D.P.M is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M. NPI: 1275823569. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GARY LIAO, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 2609 N DUKE ST STE 301, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 544-2583. NPI 1275823569 was issued on 04/08/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIAO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 191 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1275823569
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/08/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GARY LIAO, D.P.M 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.

ACCELERATED CARE INC
ROXBORO, NC
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
DURHAM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GARY LIAO, D.P.M. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$550

Largest payer

LifeNet Health

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

191
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
234
Total Day Supply
5,667
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
66
Ammonium Lactate
47
Cephalexin
29
Meloxicam
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How GARY LIAO, D.P.M fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY LIAO, D.P.M's 191 claims are below the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIAO.

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY LIAO, D.P.M's specialty?
GARY LIAO, D.P.M specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does GARY LIAO, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY LIAO, D.P.M wrote 191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY LIAO, D.P.M located?
GARY LIAO, D.P.M is located at 2609 N DUKE ST STE 301, DURHAM, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 544-2583.
What is GARY LIAO, D.P.M's NPI number?
GARY LIAO, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275823569, issued on 04/08/2011.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARY LIAO, D.P.M prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY LIAO, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Ammonium Lactate, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY LIAO, D.P.M accept Medicare?
GARY LIAO, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 191 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY LIAO, D.P.M's credentials?
GARY LIAO, D.P.M's NPI is 1275823569 with credentials D.P.M. 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

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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