Independent US Healthcare Provider Directory & Public Medical Database
Active NPI 1801802806 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Sao Cheng Liu , MD

Ophthalmology • Omaha, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sao Liu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Omaha, NE. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Liu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11606 NICHOLAS ST.

Dr. Liu is affiliated with Omaha Eye And Laser Institute, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11606 Nicholas St
Suite 200

Omaha, NE 681544478

Telephone 4024933712
Fax 4024938341
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Central Plains Anesthesia Facility NPI 1770555773

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Omaha, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
74 Specialists

Practicing in Omaha, NE (125 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Liu (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Omaha Specialty Average (26.8 Years) 26.8 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
92134 Imaging of retina
441 226 $100.00 $19.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
364 219 $2701.65 $415.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
291 111 $99.57 $16.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
267 267 $400.00 $137.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
261 179 $350.00 $82.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
259 258 $360.00 $41.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
197 186 $301.27 $116.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
195 128 $1000.00 $239.64
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
153 153 $175.00 $35.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
112 92 $150.00 $58.25
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
107 73 $3000.00 $557.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
43 37 $273.37 $83.93
92285 Photography of content of eyes
42 37 $85.00 $20.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
24 24 $364.58 $118.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
19 18 $273.95 $51.99
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
15 15 $263.33 $78.23
67850 Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less
13 13 $500.00 $196.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NE 18684

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA 31334

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
47084218400 (NE)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Iowa Medicaid
6149906 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare
0800223 (NE)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross & Blue Shield
35478 (NE)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Midlands Choice
6641 (NE)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Iowa Medicare
I3130 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellmark
4149906 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Omaha Eye And Laser Institute, Inc.

100 Medical Pkwy, Denison, IA 514422607

Phone: 4024932020

Omaha Eye And Laser Institute, Inc.

11606 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 681544486

Phone: 4028983818

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063768133

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Mark Young , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1093790834

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1245246263

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1538175567

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Sao Liu , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1548275472

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 11606 NICHOLAS ST, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NE 681544478 (Tel: 4024933712)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 11606 NICHOLAS ST, SUITE 200, OMAHA, NE 681544478 (Tel: 4024933712)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SAO LIU, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #18684 in NE)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews
No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Sao Liu. Be the first to share your experience!

Sign in to leave a review for Dr. Sao Liu

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801802806
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 31, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11606 Nicholas St, Suite 200

Omaha, NE 681544478

Phone: 4024933712

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

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.