Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Quin Liu, M.D.

Pediatrics · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology — Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Low-engagement
4650 W SUNSET BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90027
3233615924
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1336446244 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. Quin Liu is a pediatrics specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liu performed 758 Medicare services across 576 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liu received a total of $1,064 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 16% volume in CA $1,064 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
758
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for pediatrics
576
Unique beneficiaries
$132
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~51 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
Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging
A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope.
124 $20 $115
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
99 $56 $1,538
Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct
A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct.
90 $298 $1,732
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
52 $27 $576
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy
A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
52 $181 $1,278
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
49 $324 $1,662
Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids.
47 $219 $1,366
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.
41 $82 $323
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope.
33 $156 $901
Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent
A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device.
28 $148 $1,361
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
21 $59 $870
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
20 $138 $1,027
Radiologist review of digestive tract imaging
A radiologist reviews images to guide the opening of the digestive tract.
19 $23 $91
Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine.
17 $88 $1,223
Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination.
17 $47 $1,194
Endoscopic destruction of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to break up or destroy a stone located in the bile or pancreatic duct.
13 $198 $1,715
Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope
A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly.
13 $288 $1,454
Endoscopic exam of bile or pancreatic duct
A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the common bile duct and/or pancreatic duct.
12 $100 $415
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.
11 $114 $485
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.
22.0% high complexity
42.0% medium
36.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,064
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $177/year across 6 years
Top 16% in CA for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
3
Companies
18
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
$1,064 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$312
2023
$373
2022
$166
2020
$29
2019
$103
2018
$80

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$259
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$53
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$843
AbbVie, Inc.
$167
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$53
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Apollo ESG NXT System · Creon · EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER · EXALT Model D · FUJIFILM · Mavyret · ORISE
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Pediatricians within 10 mi
2,297
Per 100K population
23.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
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 an interventional cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Liu experienced with radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liu performed 124 radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging 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 $1,064 from 3 companies across 18 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 pediatricians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Liu's average Medicare payment per service is $132. 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 →