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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Yin Liu, MD, PHD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, 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 at (916) 734-6602.
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, 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:
- Optic Atrophy
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
What procedures does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-6602 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Liu in Sacramento, 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
CommonSpirit Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
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 1235572934.
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. Yin Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Neuro-ophthalmologist do?
A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Is this Dr. Yin Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neuro-ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yin Liu accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yin Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yin Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (916) 734-6602 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yin Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (916) 734-6602 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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