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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liao, Hospitalist in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. David Liao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Liao completed his residency at Riverside Hosp, Transitional Year. Dr. Liao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liao’s office at (650) 389-9800.
Where did Dr. Liao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Riverside Hosp, Transitional Year
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Liao speak?
Dr. Liao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Liao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Liao 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. Liao. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Liao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Liao may include:
Please contact Dr. Liao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liao accept my insurance?
Dr. Liao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 389-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liao accept in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Liao in Burlingame, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liao's office located?
What is Dr. Liao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659430379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liao
What is Dr. David Liao's specialty?
Dr. Liao is a Hospitalist near Burlingame, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. David Liao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liao is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Liao accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Liao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Liao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liao's office at (650) 389-9800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Liao?
Please contact Dr. Liao's office at (650) 389-9800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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