Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Otolaryngologist in Oceanside, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu?
Dr. Richard Liu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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 Minimally Invasive Surgery, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Rhinosinusitis, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oceanside, CA community, Dr. Liu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Liu board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Liu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Sinus Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal polyp
- Sinus growth
- Polyp in nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J338: Other polyp of sinus
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Airway Narrowing Repair
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Vestibular Stenosis Repair
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
- Spreader Grafting (Nose)
- Lateral Nasal Wall Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30465: Repair of nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Removal (Infection)
- Facial Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis Facial Bone Surgery
- Bone Abscess Removal Face
- Craniofacial Bone Resection
CPT Codes:
- 21026: Excision of bone (eg, for osteomyelitis or bone abscess); facial bone(s)
Also known as:
- Nasal Septum Cartilage Graft
- Nose Cartilage Graft
- Septal Cartilage Repair
- Nasal Reconstruction with Cartilage
CPT Codes:
- 20912: Cartilage graft; nasal septum
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 464-3353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Liu in Oceanside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jefferson Health
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Physicians Data Trust
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
Dr. Richard Liu's Primary Practice
3907 Waring Rd Ste 1
Oceanside, CA 92056
(619) 464-3353
What hospitals are Dr. Liu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Liu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1548286453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu