Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Grace Liu

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Antioch, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4053 LONE TREE WAY, Antioch, CA 94531
9257767725
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1013379882 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Liu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Liu

Dr. Grace Liu is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Antioch, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liu performed 1,312 Medicare services across 835 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liu received a total of $6,397 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Liu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in CA $6,397 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,312
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
835
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
382 $106 $365
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
333 $111 $364
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
140 $153 $704
Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days.
73 $12 $63
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
67 $70 $252
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
55 $13 $83
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
55 $22 $101
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
52 $194 $883
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
52 $141 $554
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
18 $12 $69
3D radiographic procedure
A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures.
17 $24 $372
Heart muscle strain imaging 17 $38 $187
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 14 $158 $697
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
13 $119 $478
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
12 $22 $121
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
12 $153 $489
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
4.0% high complexity
3.6% medium
92.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,397
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,279/year across 5 years
Top 5% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
93
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,786 (90.4%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$611 (9.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$829
2023
$543
2022
$3,901
2021
$1,003
2019
$121

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$170
BIOTRONIK INC.
$168
Boston Scientific Corporation
$130
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$97
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$86
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,036
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$734
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$611
Boston Scientific Corporation
$518
Novo Nordisk Inc
$498
BIOTRONIK INC.
$370
PFIZER INC.
$217
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$25
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 68.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · ELIQUIS · Edora 8 DR-T · FFR Link · FFRct · FilterWire EZ · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL STENTS · General - Atherectomy · General - Therapies · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · OPTIMIZER · Ozempic · Repatha · Rybelsus · STELARA · SYNERGY · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
831
Per 100K population
71.5
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Liu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Liu experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liu performed 382 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Liu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liu received a total of $6,397 from 16 companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Liu's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Antioch?
Dr. Liu's average Medicare payment per service is $100. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Liu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →