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Ophthalmology

Sophie D. Liao, MD

Works at hospitals in Aurora, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Sophie D. Liao, MD is an ophthalmologist at 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sophie D. Liao had 237 Original Medicare patients and 528 services. NPI 1598965857. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045 · Directions
  • Phone: (720) 848‑0000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Colorado Hospital Authority
  • Group practice: University Physicians Incorporated
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sophie D. Liao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sophie D. Liao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sophie D. Liao 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 Sophie D. Liao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 237 Original Medicare patients and 528 services for Sophie D. Liao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sophie D. Liao's NPI number?
1598965857. 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 Sophie D. Liao, 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 patients237
Services billed to Medicare528
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)159 services
  2. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)54 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)46 services
  4. Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid (15823)23 services
  5. Repair of brow paralysis (67900)22 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Depression24%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Osteoporosis23%

Hospitals where Sophie D. Liao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sophie D. Liao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sophie D. Liao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sophie D. Liao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Colorado →

Other ophthalmologists in Aurora

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Aurora →

Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598965857
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians