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Who is Dr. Liu, Ophthalmologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Sao Liu, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Liu completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Brooke Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (402) 493-3712.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu?
Dr. Sao Liu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Liu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Omaha/NE community, Dr. Liu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Liu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Brooke Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr
Is Dr. Liu board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Sao Liu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Liu treat?
As an 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2523: Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Macular Drusen
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Drusen
- Yellow Spots on Retina
- Age-Related Macular Drusen
- Drusen in Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35363: Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Iris Atrophy
- Eye Disease
- Iris Degeneration
- Wasting of Iris
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2129: Other iris atrophy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Amyloid Pterygium
- Eye Disease
- Amyloid Conjunctival Growth', 'Protein Deposit Eye Growth', 'Surfer's Eye with Amyloid
- Abnormal Eye Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H11011: Amyloid pterygium of right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Liu perform?
As an 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Chalazion Removal
- Eyelid Margin Lesion Destruction
- Eyelid Growth Removal
- Lid Margin Lesion Treatment
- Eyelid Bump Removal
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67850: Destruction of lesion of lid margin (up to 1 cm)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Repair with Graft
- Limbal conjunctival autograft
- Ocular surface graft
- Conjunctival transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65782: Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Cornea Lesion Removal (Cryotherapy/Laser)
- Corneal Lesion Destruction
- Photocoagulation of Cornea
- Thermocautery for Corneal Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 65450: Destruction of lesion of cornea by cryotherapy, photocoagulation or thermocauterization
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 493-3712 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Liu in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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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 1801802806.
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. Sao Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Ophthalmologist near Omaha, NE. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Liu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sao Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Liu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sao Liu accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Sao Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sao Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (402) 493-3712 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sao Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (402) 493-3712 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sao Liu have?
Dr. Sao Liu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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