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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Orthopedic Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. David Liu is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) of the Left Hip
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped growth plate of the left hip
- Left femoral head slip
- Left hip growth plate disorder in teens
ICD-10 Codes:
- M93002: Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic), left hip
Also known as:
- Removal of Internal Fixation Device
- Fractures
- Hardware removal surgery
- Implant removal procedure
- Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Buckle Fracture of Left Wrist
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Torus fracture of left wrist
- Left distal radius buckle fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52522A: Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Hip Joint Injection with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Hip arthrogram injection
- Diagnostic hip injection
- Hip pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 27095: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Liu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295294148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu
What is Dr. David Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Is this Dr. David Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Concord Hospital – Laconia, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 David Liu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. David Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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