Quick answers
- Does Frank K. Liao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank K. 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 Frank K. Liao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 876 services for Frank K. Liao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank K. Liao's NPI number?
- 1912032988. 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 Frank K. 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 patients | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 876 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)120 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)102 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)55 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)44 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)43 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Hospitals where Frank K. Liao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank K. 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.
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1Elk Grove Village, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140258
- St Alexius Medical CenterHoffman Estates, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140290
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank K. Liao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4885 Hoffman Blvd, Suite 400Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank K. Liao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suburban Surgical Care Specialists SC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Hoffman Estates
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoffman Estates, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suburban Surgical Care Specialists SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912032988 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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