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Dr. Stephen Liu, MD

Modesto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liu, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Stephen Liu, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA. Dr. Liu graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, Chinese, Panjabi; Punjabi, 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 (209) 524-2333.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Emergency Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | Texas A&M University

    What languages does Dr. Liu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Panjabi; Punjabi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Liu typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Access Declotting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)

    Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 524-2333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Liu in Modesto, 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 PACE

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Not Specified

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Liu's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Liu's Primary Practice

    1552 Coffee Rd Ste 201

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (209) 524-2333

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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 1306889860.

    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. Stephen Liu's specialty?

    Dr. Liu is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Modesto, CA.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

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

    Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Stephen Liu accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Stephen Liu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (209) 524-2333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Liu?

    Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (209) 524-2333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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