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Active NPI 1619542362 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Catherine Liu , MD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Catherine Liu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Liu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 243 CHARLES ST.

Dr. Liu is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Telephone 6175734443
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -9.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Liu (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
140 125 $455.31 $113.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
122 79 $410.52 $101.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
112 112 $677.04 $155.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
52 52 $197.79 $41.28
92134 Imaging of retina
42 38 $148.33 $34.39
92025 Ct scan of cornea
38 36 $135.63 $31.87
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
38 38 $496.05 $123.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
38 38 $613.00 $139.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
37 27 $2653.00 $588.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
32 28 $128.00 $25.80
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
30 14 $515.67 $98.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
30 26 $187.50 $46.09
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
29 29 $366.00 $72.91
92134 Imaging of retina
25 23 $113.00 $26.16
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
21 21 $106.52 $32.00
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
20 16 $3222.40 $805.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 13 $278.06 $69.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
15 14 $114.40 $28.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
14 13 $110.00 $22.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-03
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 286993

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175237900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2021

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175734443)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 18, 2021

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175734443)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 18, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #286993 in MA)

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2021

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, 1ST FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6175237900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2021

Registered at 271 DARTMOUTH ST, APT #6J, BOSTON, MA 02116

NPI Profile Active May 25, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 25, 2021

Registered at 2705-405 DE LA CONCORDE, MONTREAL, QC H3A0H1 (Tel: 5148697767)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2021

Registered at 2705-405 DE LA CONCORDE, MONTREAL, QC H3A0H1

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 25, 2021

Recorded as CATHERINE LIU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 25, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619542362
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 25, 2021
Last Update: October 18, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175734443

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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