Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chong Liu, M.D.

Family Medicine · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1120 W CAMPBELL RD, Richardson, TX 75080
9726691212
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1649365545 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Liu

Dr. Chong Liu is a family medicine in Richardson, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Liu performed 6,100 Medicare services across 2,123 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Liu received a total of $5,507 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 218 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in TX$ $5,507 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,100
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
2,123
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~321 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
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min1,119$21$56
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes1,111$9$41
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)920$90$197
Allergy skin test640$3$11
Blood draw (venipuncture)302$5$6
Chest X-ray, 2 views154$26$95
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated144$4$11
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus133$16$30
Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period128$62$124
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries123$59$226
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead122$10$48
Test for balance and posture95$35$157
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen94$87$215
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen75$50$85
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)71$16$41
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries70$91$389
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume69$20$76
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue62$85$215
Annual depression screening57$18$75
Annual wellness visit, follow-up49$124$175
Bone density scan (DEXA)48$36$300
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout39$32$68
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases39$42$68
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis37$6$80
Flu vaccine administration35$30$50
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent34$75$120
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician32$9$38
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration31$29$70
Echocardiogram, transthoracic30$147$590
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity29$80$310
Test for exercise-induced heart and lung stress26$116$240
Retinal photography (fundus photo)25$28$109
Test to measure exhaled air for evaluation of lung function at rest20$36$120
New patient office visit (45-59 min)20$81$293
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes20$25$85
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow18$145$391
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis15$58$210
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)14$69$121
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording13$84$650
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min13$22$31
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use12$282$295
Use of electrodes during balance testing12$8$26
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.
0.5% high complexity
6.7% medium
92.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,507
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $787/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for family medicine
35
Companies
218
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
$5,507 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$733
2023
$1,167
2022
$875
2021
$1,161
2020
$527
2019
$768
2018
$277

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,018
Amgen Inc.
$864
AbbVie Inc.
$499
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$466
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$355
PFIZER INC.
$298
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$253
Lilly USA, LLC
$213
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$155
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$151
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$150
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$126
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$107
Mannkind Corporation
$89
Genentech USA, Inc.
$65
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$58
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$42
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$41
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$23
DERMIRA, INC.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
SI-BONE, Inc.
$20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Eisai Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AFREZZA · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · CORE COGNITIVE EVALUATION · COSENTYX · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EVENITY · Enbrel · FARXIGA · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · HUMIRA · Humira · INTELLIS · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · Movantik · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PreHevbrio · Prolia · QBREXZA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RAYOS · RINVOQ · Repatha · SHINGRIX · SKYRIZI · SYNTHROID · TAVNEOS · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Vemlidy · XELJANZ · Xofluza
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.

Equivalent to $90 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,548
Per 100K population
59.5
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
3.1 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. Liu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 19 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. Liu experienced with neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Liu performed 1,119 neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 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. Liu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Liu received a total of $5,507 from 35 companies across 218 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 family medicines in Richardson?
Dr. Liu's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. 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 →