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Who is Dr. Liu, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Jonathan Liu, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liu graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Liu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office.
Where did Dr. Liu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
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 a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, 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:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
What procedures does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, 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:
- Drainage of Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Tendon Sheath Incision and Drainage
- Trigger Finger Release (Drainage)
- Palm Tendon Drainage
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26020: Drainage of tendon sheath, digit and/or palm, each
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Palm Bursa Drainage
- Hand Bursa Drainage
- Palmar Bursa Aspiration
- Bursa Fluid Removal Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26025: Drainage of palmar bursa; single, bursa
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Liu in Visalia, 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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
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 1841376969.
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. Jonathan Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Visalia, CA.
What does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist do?
A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Is this Dr. Jonathan Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Saint Agnes 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 Jonathan Liu accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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