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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liem, Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Brian Liem, MD is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liem is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liem’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liem’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liem?
Dr. Brian Liem, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Liem empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Musculoskeletal Injuries, Primary Care Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Liem is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Liem speak?
Dr. Liem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Liem treat?
As a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Liem 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. Liem. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendon and Synovial Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Right Shoulder Synovitis
- Right Shoulder Joint Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Left Shoulder Synovitis
- Left Shoulder Joint Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67911: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, right shoulder
- M67912: Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
What procedures does Dr. Liem perform?
As a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Liem 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. Liem. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Elbow Tendon Release for Tennis or Golfer's Elbow
- Percutaneous Tenotomy Elbow', 'Tennis Elbow Surgery', 'Golfer's Elbow Surgery
- Elbow Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24357: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); percutaneous
Also known as:
- Shoulder Tendon Release
- Shoulder Tenotomy
- Tendon Lengthening (Shoulder)
- Shoulder Tendon Cutting
- Rotator Cuff Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 23405: Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Does Dr. Liem accept my insurance?
Dr. Liem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liem accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Liem in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Liem's office located?
What is Dr. Liem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568622892.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liem
What is Dr. Brian Liem's specialty?
Dr. Liem is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA. A physician specializing in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the ongoing care that enhances health and fitness while preventing injury and illness. This specialist possesses extensive knowledge and experience in promoting wellness and preventing injuries through various fields of medicine, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, and injury assessment. The primary goal of a Sports Medicine specialist is to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals engaged in physical exercise. Contact Dr. Liem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Liem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liem is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake 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
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Is Brian Liem accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Liem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Liem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liem's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Liem?
Please contact Dr. Liem's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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