2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1699799379 MD
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PEGGY LIAO, MD

Dermatology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
466
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.054/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$892.43
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PEGGY LIAO, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 466 claims across 224 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.054/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $892.43 across 38 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PEGGY LIAO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.054 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PEGGY LIAO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PEGGY LIAO, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2006

NPI 1699799379

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

466 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

83.054/100 0.04599999999999227% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PEGGY LIAO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.054/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.054/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.054/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PEGGY LIAO, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699799379. 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.

PEGGY LIAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2200 E 18TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80206, with a listed phone of (303) 322-7789. NPI 1699799379 was issued on 07/27/2006. 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 466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $191K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.054/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1429, Cost 67.0847), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2200 E 18TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80206

Provider Details

NPI 1699799379
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.054
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.1429
Quality
67.0847
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PEGGY LIAO, MD 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.

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY OF COLORADO PC
DENVER, CO
COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
DENVER, CO

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 PEGGY LIAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$892

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PEGGY LIAO, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 466 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.

466
Total Claims
$191K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
584
Total Day Supply
15,278
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$174K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
47
Clobetasol Propionate
40
Ketoconazole
38
Hydrocortisone
32
Doxycycline Hyclate
21
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
21
Clindamycin Phosphate
19
Spironolactone
19
Opzelura
Ruxolitinib Phosphate
18
Fluorouracil
17

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How PEGGY LIAO, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

PEGGY LIAO, MD's 466 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEGGY LIAO, MD's specialty?
PEGGY LIAO, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does PEGGY LIAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PEGGY LIAO, MD wrote 466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $191K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
What is PEGGY LIAO, MD's Medicare quality score?
PEGGY LIAO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.054/100 (Quality: 87.1429, Cost: 67.0847). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PEGGY LIAO, MD located?
PEGGY LIAO, MD is located at 2200 E 18TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80206. Phone: (303) 322-7789.
What is PEGGY LIAO, MD's NPI number?
PEGGY LIAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699799379, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does PEGGY LIAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PEGGY LIAO, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $174K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PEGGY LIAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PEGGY LIAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PEGGY LIAO, MD accept Medicare?
PEGGY LIAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 466 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PEGGY LIAO, MD's credentials?
PEGGY LIAO, MD's NPI is 1699799379 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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