Dr. Jonathan Liu, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Liu
Dr. Jonathan Liu is a surgery specialist in Visalia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liu performed 2,987 Medicare services across 1,900 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liu received a total of $652 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
901 | $94 | $1,137 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
320 | $30 | $357 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
268 | $33 | $392 |
| Drainage of tendon of finger and/or palm | 207 | $282 | $5,682 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
191 | $263 | $5,265 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
143 | $1 | $50 |
| Incision and drainage of palmar abscess A procedure to cut open a fluid-filled sac in the palm to allow the fluid to drain out. |
78 | $171 | $4,413 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
64 | $35 | $445 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
63 | $202 | $4,538 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
56 | $63 | $777 |
| Wound exploration of arm or leg A procedure to examine a wound on the arm or leg to assess its depth and extent. |
54 | $140 | $3,530 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
53 | $36 | $97 |
| 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. |
52 | $129 | $2,080 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
46 | $39 | $553 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
45 | $12 | $159 |
| 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. |
41 | $135 | $1,706 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
40 | $37 | $507 |
| Extensive or complicated wound repair A surgical procedure to close a wound that has reopened or is complex. This involves extensive stitching or other techniques to heal the tissue. |
39 | $588 | $8,153 |
| Finger or thumb amputation with direct closure Surgical removal of a finger or thumb where the remaining skin is stitched together to close the wound. |
38 | $463 | $6,800 |
| Wrist joint incision for exploration, drainage, or foreign body removal A surgical procedure involving an incision into the wrist joint to explore the area, drain fluid, or remove a foreign object. |
34 | $228 | $5,850 |
| Release of finger nerve | 33 | $206 | $5,280 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 28 | $71 | $804 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
25 | $292 | $6,295 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
23 | $68 | $200 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $41 | $529 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $37 | $460 |
| Removal of deep implant from bone A surgical procedure to extract a deep implant that is embedded within the bone. |
18 | $216 | $4,287 |
| Tendon release of hand or finger A procedure to release a tendon in the hand or finger to improve movement or relieve restriction. |
17 | $392 | $6,506 |
| Excision of skin growth, forearm or wrist, less than 3.0 cm Surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the forearm or wrist that measures less than 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
16 | $132 | $5,229 |
| Finger tendon repair, top side Surgical repair of a tendon located on the top side of a finger. |
16 | $330 | $6,597 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on a nerve in the arm or leg. This is done to reduce pain or restore function. |
15 | $204 | $5,234 |
| Elbow nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve. |
13 | $359 | $6,194 |
| Extensive removal of hand or finger growth, less than 3.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth on the hand or finger that is smaller than 3.0 centimeters. |
12 | $574 | $7,726 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
6.2 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 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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