Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liao, Psychiatrist in Castro Valley, CA?
Dr. Peter Liao, MD, PHD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Castro Valley, CA. Dr. Liao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liao’s office at (510) 512-8670.
What languages does Dr. Liao speak?
Dr. Liao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Liao typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Liao typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Liao may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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 (510) 512-8670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liao accept in Castro Valley, CA?
Dr. Liao in Castro Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Liao's office located?
Dr. Peter Liao's Primary Practice
2060 Fairmont Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94578
(510) 512-8670
What hospitals are Dr. Liao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Liao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
San Leandro Hospital,San Leandro, CA
What is Dr. Liao's NPI number?A 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 1790312189.
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. Peter Liao's specialty?
Dr. Liao is a Psychiatrist near Castro Valley, CA.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.