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Dr. Sonia Liu, MD

Dr. Sonia Liu, MD

Los Altos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu, Family Medicine Specialist in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Sonia Liu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liu graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at Uc Davis. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (650) 596-4000.

    Where did Dr. Liu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Uc Davis | UC Davis Health System

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

    Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liu typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liu typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sonia Liu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Los Altos, CA?

    Dr. Liu in Los Altos, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Sonia Liu's Primary Practice

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    (650) 596-4000

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    Dr. Sonia Liu's Practice 2

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Dr. Sonia Liu's Practice 3

    301 Industrial Rd

    San Carlos, CA 94070

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    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 1437348695.

    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. Sonia Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Family Medicine Specialist near Los Altos, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Sonia Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sonia Liu accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sonia Liu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sonia Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (650) 596-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sonia Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (650) 596-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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