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Who is Dr. Liau, Anesthesiologist in Menlo Park, CA?
Dr. Derek Liau, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Menlo Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Liau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liau’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liau’s office at (408) 559-2011.
Is Dr. Liau board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Liau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Liau speak?
Dr. Liau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Liau typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Liau diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Liau. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Liau typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Liau performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Liau. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Liau accept my insurance?
Dr. Liau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 559-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liau accept in Menlo Park, CA?
Dr. Liau in Menlo Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Liau's office located?
Dr. Derek Liau's Primary Practice
1422 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(408) 559-2011
What is Dr. Liau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366557704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liau
What is Dr. Derek Liau's specialty?
Dr. Liau is a Anesthesiologist near Menlo Park, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Derek Liau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Liau is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Derek Liau accepting new patients in Menlo Park, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Liau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Liau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liau's office at (408) 559-2011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Liau?
Please contact Dr. Liau's office at (408) 559-2011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Liau have?
Dr. Derek Liau is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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