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Dr. Yaping Liao, MD, PHD

Dr. Yaping Liao, MD, PHD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liao, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Yaping Liao, MD, PHD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Liao graduated from University of California. Dr. Liao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liao’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    Where did Dr. Liao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UCSF - Ophthalmology CA

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Liao board certified in Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Yaping Liao, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2005

    What languages does Dr. Liao speak?

    Dr. Liao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Liao treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Liao 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. Liao. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Double Vision
    • Unexplained Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision
    • Visual Disturbances
    • Subjective Vision Issues
    • Unclear Vision Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
    • H532: Diplopia
    • H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Disc Drusen
    • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Eye Stroke
    • AION
    • Optic Nerve Infarction
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Drusen in the eye
    • Optic nerve head drusen
    • Calcifications in optic nerve
    • Optic Nerve Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
    • Drusen of the optic nerve
    • Optic disc calcifications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H47019: Ischemic optic neuropathy, unspecified eye
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H47323: Drusen of optic disc, bilateral
    • H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye
    • H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
    • H47013: Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateral
    • H47329: Drusen of optic disc, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Visual Field Defects
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Blind spots in vision
    • Peripheral vision loss
    • Vision field problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5340: Unspecified visual field defects

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Disorder of eye coordination
    • Eye alignment problem
    • Binocular vision dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H519: Unspecified disorder of binocular movement

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Does Dr. Liao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liao accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Liao in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Liao's office located?

    Dr. Yaping Liao's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Yaping Liao's Practice 2

    2452 Watson Ct

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

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    Dr. Yaping Liao's Practice 3

    1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 111

    Livermore, CA 94550

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Career Award in Biomedical Sciences, Burroughs Wellcome Foundation

    Office of Diversity and Leadership

    McCormick Faculty Award

    Center for Biomedical Imaging at Stanford

    Grant Award

    Weston Havens Foundation

    Grant Award

    Stanford University Vice Provost Undergraduate Research Faculty Grant

    North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

    Young Investigator Award

    National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke

    K08 Award

    American Academy of Neurology

    S. Weir Mitchell Award

    Dean's Prize in Research,

    University of California, San Francisco

    What is Dr. Liao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Liao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497711832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liao?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liao

    What is Dr. Yaping Liao's specialty?

    Dr. Liao is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Stanford, CA. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Liao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yaping Liao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liao is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Explore Neuro-ophthalmologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Yaping Liao accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yaping Liao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yaping Liao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liao's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yaping Liao?

    Please contact Dr. Liao's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yaping Liao have?

    Dr. Yaping Liao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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