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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1598965857 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Sophie Liao, M.D.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Aurora, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290 in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
168
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$221.16
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sophie Liao, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.1/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 168
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Sophie Liao, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
91 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sophie Liao, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peers
Across the 123 ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sophie Liao, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 16% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sophie Liao, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sophie Liao, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Sophie Liao, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
168 73% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.1/100 7.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sophie Liao, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) - 91.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Sophie Liao, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1675 AURORA CT, Aurora, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-2020. NPI 1598965857 was issued on 07/24/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.2, Cost 73.5), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 290 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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 | 1598965857 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/24/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.1178
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
90.2343
Quality
73.4915
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sophie Liao, 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.
University Physicians Incorporated
Aurora, 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 Sophie Liao, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$221
Largest payer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
Sophie Liao, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 168 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.
168
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 183
- Total Day Supply
- 2,465
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% 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 |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 73 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How Sophie Liao, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
290
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider
Sophie Liao, M.D.'s 168 claims are below the specialty average of 624.
Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Liao.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophie Liao, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in Aurora, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sophie Liao, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sophie Liao, M.D. wrote 168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is Sophie Liao, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1/100 (Quality: 90.2, Cost: 73.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sophie Liao, M.D. located? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D. is located at 1675 AURORA CT, Aurora, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-2020.
What is Sophie Liao, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598965857, issued on 07/24/2007.
Does Sophie Liao, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 290 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sophie Liao, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sophie Liao, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sophie Liao, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 168 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sophie Liao, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sophie Liao, M.D.'s NPI is 1598965857 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.
- 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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