James Hou Liu, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
James Hou Liu is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Gabriel, CA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see James Hou Liu, M.D. in person in San Gabriel or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6220dNPPES updated 2009-05-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1730 S San Gabriel Blvd # C, San Gabriel, CA 91776-3928
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202321.75/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-61.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.24%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
353
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
311
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,654
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.40M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$191 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Hou Liu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
18102 Pioneer Blvd Ste 203, Artesia, CA 90701-4406
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190251
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With James Hou Liu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Hou Liu for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to San Gabriel 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 James Hou Liu
Dr. Liu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Gabriel, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 572-0889.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Hou Liu
Practice Location
1730 S San Gabriel Blvd # C, San Gabriel, CA 91776-3928
Mailing Address
18102 Pioneer Blvd Ste 203, Artesia, CA 90701-4406
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