Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bo Liu, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Bo Liu is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Irvine, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liu performed 1,039 Medicare services across 972 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liu received a total of $19,690 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 153 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 40% volume in CA
$19,690 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,039
Medicare services
Top 40% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
972
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
301 | $10 | $37 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
120 | $12 | $43 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
97 | $15 | $107 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
73 | $58 | $208 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
71 | $32 | $94 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
56 | $282 | $1,201 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
44 | $69 | $574 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
43 | $24 | $97 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
38 | $126 | $457 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
31 | $32 | $64 |
| Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis. |
26 | $66 | $637 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
25 | $221 | $1,573 |
| Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
24 | $86 | $390 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
18 | $85 | $385 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
16 | $67 | $706 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $155 | $557 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
14 | $112 | $459 |
| 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. |
14 | $84 | $256 |
| Muscle needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of muscle tissue for laboratory examination. |
12 | $31 | $352 |
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.
6.3% high complexity
40.1% medium
53.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,690
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,813/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
153
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
$19,428 (98.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$163 (0.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,306
2023
$590
2022
$325
2021
$1,870
2020
$442
2019
$2,917
2018
$2,240
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,923
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,832
Sirtex Medical Inc
$1,324
Penumbra, Inc.
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$7,434
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,463
Sirtex Medical Inc
$2,011
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$1,290
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,186
Cook Medical LLC
$385
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$257
EKOS Corporation
$179
Abbott Laboratories
$167
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$110
Organogenesis Inc.
$99
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$94
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$92
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$68
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$59
Terumo Medical Corporation
$58
Ethicon US, LLC
$58
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$47
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Eisai Inc.
$39
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$38
Stryker Corporation
$34
Imperative Care, Inc
$29
Incyte Corporation
$26
Surefire Medical, Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$23
GUERBET LLC
$22
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$22
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$22
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$21
Seagen Inc.
$18
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18
Cook Incorporated
$17
Top 3 companies account for 75.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · ANGIOJET · AZUR · Apligraf · BD AMPLATZ · BEVYXXA · BIOPINCE · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CONCERTOTM · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL FILTERS · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Catheters · Cook Medical Embolization · Doptelet · EKOSONIC · EMBOLD Fibered · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · General - Embolics · IGT D Peripheral · IGT D Therapy · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Indigo · KEYTRUDA · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · LUTONIX · Lenvima · Microcatheters · Navicross · OBSIDIO · OPTION · PEMAZYRE · PROVENA · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Precision Infusion System · RUBY Coil · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SMART PORT CT · SPINEJACK · SYMPHONY CATHETER · Supera peripheral stent system · THERASPHERE - BIO · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · VENOVO · VISUAL-ICE · Vanflyta · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · Vascular Lithotripsy · XARELTO · iCAST
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
0.0 mi
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 mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liu performed 301 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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 $19,690 from 39 companies across 153 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 vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Irvine?
Dr. Liu's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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 →
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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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