Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lianxi Liao, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1900 MISTLETOE BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173381300
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1043296502 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. Liao 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. Liao

Dr. Lianxi Liao is a cardiovascular disease in Fort Worth, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liao performed 3,524 Medicare services across 2,319 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liao received a total of $5,189 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 285 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Liao is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 28% volume in TX$ $5,189 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,524
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,319
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~176 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)985$86$231
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead849$10$42
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity213$61$155
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test209$42$120
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity188$92$223
Echocardiogram, transthoracic160$136$459
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity156$38$85
New patient office visit (45-59 min)129$111$355
Initial hospital admission, high complexity111$135$434
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)79$61$156
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician70$51$196
EKG interpretation and report56$3$121
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect50$335$1,111
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose49$145$238
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time40$117$903
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)37$129$310
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional27$20$75
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional27$663$900
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries26$615$923
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress20$1,061$2,490
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity16$101$295
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$144$442
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$61$233
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.
4.5% high complexity
9.9% medium
85.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,189
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $741/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for cardiovascular disease
25
Companies
285
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
$5,034 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$155 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,136
2023
$1,175
2022
$807
2021
$1,063
2020
$474
2019
$355
2018
$179

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,018
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$746
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$725
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$420
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$360
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$317
PFIZER INC.
$285
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$281
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$155
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$149
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$111
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$110
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$91
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$74
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$51
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Amgen Inc.
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Teleflex LLC
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · Repatha · SUPERCROSS · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $147 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Liao is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Liao experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liao performed 985 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Liao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liao received a total of $5,189 from 25 companies across 285 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. Liao's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Fort Worth?
Dr. Liao's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Liao) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →