Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu, MD

Family Medicine

Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu is a Family Medicine specialist based in Gurnee, IL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(847) 356-3680Gurnee, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu, MD in person in Gurnee or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 897 Family Medicine providers in ILSee all Family Medicine in Gurnee29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1900dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7900 Rollins Rd Ste 1100, Gurnee, IL 60031-1512

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.7%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Illinois

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

127

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

208

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,468

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $183k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 10, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gurnee required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Esther Yi-Hsiu Liu

NPI records show Dr. Liu as active with telehealth listed in Gurnee, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 356-3680.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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