Dr. Sao C. Liu
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 32 years
- Graduated from: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1989
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1801802806
Dr. Sao C. Liu M.D.
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 11606 Nicholas Street Suite 200 in Omaha, NE 68154. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Blindness, Esotropia, LASIK, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Usher Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801802806. Appointment can be made via the phone number (402) 493-3712. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Sao Cheng Liu, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Sao C. Liu.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Sao C. Liu
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Sao C. Liu as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 36 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Sao C. Liu is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Sao C. Liu is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Omaha Eye & Laser Institute, Inc.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1989
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Sao Cheng Liu accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Yes, Dr. Sao Cheng Liu is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Sao Cheng Liu?
Dr. Sao Cheng Liu's office is located at 11606 Nicholas Street Suite 200 in Omaha, NE 68154.
What conditions does Dr. Sao Cheng Liu treat?
Dr. Sao Cheng Liu provides treatment for Astigmatism, Blindness, Esotropia, LASIK, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Sao Cheng Liu affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Sao Cheng Liu is affiliated with CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.