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NELSON LIU, DMD

Periodontics in SAN FRANCISCO, California. 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
190
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264

What the federal data shows

NELSON LIU, DMD filed 190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Periodontics in SAN FRANCISCO, California.

190
Part D claims, 2023

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NELSON LIU, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

190 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about NELSON LIU, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2007

NPI 1053458281

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

190 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in California

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Periodontics share within California

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Periodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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.

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).

NELSON LIU, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 1540 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94122, with a listed phone of (415) 867-8415. NPI 1053458281 was issued on 01/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIU 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 190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $951 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

1540 5TH AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122

Provider Details

NPI 1053458281
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2007

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NELSON LIU, DMD. To verify NELSON LIU, DMD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

190
Total Claims
$951
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
190
Total Day Supply
1,439
Generic Drug Cost
$943
Antibiotic Claims
172

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.71
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NELSON LIU, DMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
150
Azithromycin
16
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
11

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

Periodontics Overview

How NELSON LIU, DMD fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

NELSON LIU, DMD's 190 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIU.

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NELSON LIU, DMD's specialty?
NELSON LIU, DMD specializes in Periodontics and practices in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Credentials: DMD.
How much does NELSON LIU, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NELSON LIU, DMD wrote 190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $951 in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is NELSON LIU, DMD located?
NELSON LIU, DMD is located at 1540 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94122. Phone: (415) 867-8415.
What is NELSON LIU, DMD's NPI number?
NELSON LIU, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053458281, issued on 01/30/2007.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NELSON LIU, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NELSON LIU, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NELSON LIU, DMD accept Medicare?
NELSON LIU, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 190 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NELSON LIU, DMD's credentials?
NELSON LIU, DMD's NPI is 1053458281 with credentials DMD. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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