Quick answers
- Does Melinda Liu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda Liu 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 Melinda Liu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 376 Original Medicare patients and 2,079 services for Melinda Liu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda Liu's NPI number?
- 1538699657. 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 Melinda Liu, 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 | 376 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,079 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)791 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)321 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)237 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)196 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)145 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure54%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes17%
- Depression16%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda Liu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 Madison St, Suite 301Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 505‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda Liu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pacmed Clinics209 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pacmed Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538699657 |
| 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