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Dr. Charles Liu, MD, PHD

Dr. Charles Liu, MD, PHD

Neurosurgeon

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Liu, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Charles Liu, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Liu completed his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeon, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Society of University Neurosurgeons, Neurosurgical Society of America, Pituitary Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Professional Society, American Chemical Society, American Epilepsy Society, American Society of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, and Academy of Neurosurgery. Dr. Liu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (323) 442-5720.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu?

    Dr. Charles Liu, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Liu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Epilepsy, Pituitary Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors & Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Liu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: LAC+USC Medical Center

    • Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

    • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Liu board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Liu, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Liu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    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

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Charles Liu's Primary Practice

    1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-5720

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    E205

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E205

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

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    Dr. Charles Liu's Practice 3

    3650 South St Ste 404

    Lakewood, CA 90712

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    What hospitals are Dr. Liu affiliated with?

    Dr. Liu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Keck Hospital of USC,Los Angeles, CA
    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center,Los Angeles, CA

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Congress of Neurological Surgeon

    Member

    American Association of Neurological Surgeons

    Member

    Society of University Neurosurgeons

    Member

    Neurosurgical Society of America

    Member

    Pituitary Society

    Member

    American Institute of Chemical Engineers Professional Society

    Member

    American Chemical Society

    Member

    American Epilepsy Society

    Member

    American Society of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery

    Member

    Academy of Neurosurgery

    Member

    Awards

    Southern California Super Doctors

    list of America's Top Doctors, compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Lt

    CNS Margot Anderson Foundation Fellowship for Brain Restoration Resea

    Baxter Scholar,

    AANS Young Clinician Investigator Award, American Association of Neur

    Honorary Member, Hong Kong Neurosurgical Society, 2005-present

    Anspach Research Award for Cerebrovascular Diseases and Cerebral Prot

    Honorary Member, Chinese Neurosurgical Society, 2008-present

    Michael L. J. Apuzzo Professorship for Advanced Neurosurgery, Keck Sc

    What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?A 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 1568406080.

    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. Charles Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

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

    No, Dr. Liu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Charles Liu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Charles Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (323) 442-5720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (323) 442-5720 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Liu's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA, Palm Springs, CA, and Lakewood, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Liu have?

    Dr. Charles Liu is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.