Quick answers
- Does Liaqat Ali accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Liaqat Ali accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Liaqat Ali see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 8,300 Original Medicare patients and 15,788 services for Liaqat Ali. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Liaqat Ali's NPI number?
- 1053547885. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Liaqat Ali, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 8,300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,788 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)12,825 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)1,068 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)905 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)538 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)374 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Liaqat Ali is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Unit 3Columbus, GA 31904 (706) 256‑1133
- 1314 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162 (866) 484‑3522
- 2101 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Suite 300Columbus, GA 31904 (706) 256‑1133
- 50421 7 Mile RdNorthville, MI 48167 (716) 574‑6513
- 6400 Sheridan Dr, Suite 224Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 334‑0357
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Liaqat Ali as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Dermatology SC148 clinicians in the group
- Pinkus Dermatopathology Laboratory, PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Dermatology SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053547885 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians