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YEN CHEN LIU, MD

Dermatology Physician in MASON CITY, Iowa. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 462 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: YEN CHEN LIU, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MASON CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 462 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

YEN CHEN LIU, MD filed 1,260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in MASON CITY, Iowa, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

YEN CHEN LIU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2010

NPI 1316269160

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,260 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Dermatology Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YEN CHEN LIU, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MASON CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316269160. 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.

YEN CHEN LIU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1421 4TH ST SW, MASON CITY, IA, 50401, with a listed phone of (641) 428-2080. NPI 1316269160 was issued on 02/22/2010. 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 1,260 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 462 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $798K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

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

1421 4TH ST SW
MASON CITY, IA 50401

Provider Details

NPI 1316269160
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YEN CHEN LIU, 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.

MITCHELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
OSAGE, IA
NORTH IOWA MERCY CLINICS
MASON CITY, IA

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 · Generic-heavy

YEN CHEN LIU, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,260 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.

1,260
Total Claims
$798K
Total Drug Cost
462
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,453
Total Day Supply
36,645
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$727K
Generic Drug Cost
$71K
Antibiotic Claims
138

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 156, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
197
Triamcinolone Acetonide
178
Hydrocortisone
86
Clobetasol Propionate
85
Ketoconazole
61
Cephalexin
51
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
51
Mycophenolate Mofetil
51
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
42
Doxycycline Hyclate
39

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How YEN CHEN LIU, 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

YEN CHEN LIU, MD's 1,260 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YEN CHEN LIU, MD's specialty?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MASON CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does YEN CHEN LIU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YEN CHEN LIU, MD wrote 1,260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $798K in drug costs for 462 beneficiaries.
Where is YEN CHEN LIU, MD located?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD is located at 1421 4TH ST SW, MASON CITY, IA, 50401. Phone: (641) 428-2080.
What is YEN CHEN LIU, MD's NPI number?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316269160, issued on 02/22/2010.
Does YEN CHEN LIU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $727K 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 YEN CHEN LIU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YEN CHEN LIU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YEN CHEN LIU, MD accept Medicare?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,260 Part D claims and 462 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YEN CHEN LIU, MD's credentials?
YEN CHEN LIU, MD's NPI is 1316269160 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.
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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