24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liu, Endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chienying Liu, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Liu graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Liu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (415) 353-2350.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Liu?
Dr. Chienying Liu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Liu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adrenal Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA 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?
Fellowship: UC San Diego, Endocrinology | UCSF, Endocrinology | UCSF, Endocrinology
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center | University of Rochester Rochester | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Liu board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Chienying Liu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, 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:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Liu typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Liu in San Francisco, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
Dr. Chienying Liu's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2350
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 1649237975.
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. Chienying Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Endocrinologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Chienying Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
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Is Chienying Liu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chienying Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chienying Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 353-2350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chienying Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (415) 353-2350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chienying Liu have?
Dr. Chienying Liu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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