Kelly Liang

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Kelly Liang is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 692-4888Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kelly Liang practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.89/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 194 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1873dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Lothrop St Suite 501, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

91.89/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.4%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

91

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

353

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $52k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)58%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+31%)53%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$134 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kelly Liang's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kelly Liang

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kelly Liang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Kelly Liang

NPI records show Dr. Liang as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 692-4888.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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