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Dr. James Liu, MD

Dr. James Liu, MD

Livingston, NJ

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu, Neurosurgeon in Livingston, NJ?

    Dr. James Liu specializes in Neurological Surgery, with a special focus on Skull Base Surgery, Brain Tumors and Cerebrovascular Surgery. He practices primarily in Livingston, NJ, and is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Liu graduated from New York Medical College in 2000, and completed his training at University of Utah Hospital and Oregon Health & Science University Hospital. He is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu?

    Dr. James Liu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon 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. Liu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Chordoma, Meningioma, Paraganglioma, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Surgery, Spinal Tumors, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Livingston/NJ community, Dr. Liu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Liu treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    What procedures does Dr. Liu perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skull Defect Repair
    • Cranioplasty
    • Skull Reconstruction
    • Head Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 62141: Cranioplasty for skull defect; larger than 5 cm diameter

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 577-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Livingston, NJ?

    Dr. Liu in Livingston, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Gorman-Rupp Co

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Neurosurgeons of New Jersey

    Neurosurgeons of New Jersey

    200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 265

    Livingston, NJ 7039

    (973) 577-2888

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    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 1073610846.

    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. James Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Neurosurgeon near Livingston, NJ. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Liu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 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 James Liu accepting new patients in Livingston, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Liu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (973) 577-2888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (973) 577-2888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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