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Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD

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(10247 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: movement disorders, botulinum toxin injection, Parkinson's disease, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-1234

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD is a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-1234

(215) 923-3504

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Jefferson Stratford Hospital

333 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

(215) 521-6200

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900 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-1234

(215) 923-3504

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Some issues Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“We're probably promoting neuronal health in some ways, and using programs that have kind of maybe have been dormant for many," Dr. Tsao-Wei Liang, the Movement Disorders Division Chief at Jefferson...”—"Pennsylvania Parkinson's patients reach new heights in special rock climbing classes", CBS News, December 2025

“"Keeping an eye on things and recognizing it early allows for potential interventions that will prevent it from being permanent or chronic," said Tsao-Wei Liang, MD, of Thomas Jefferson University...”—"Digital Tools to Detect Tardive Dyskinesia", MedPage Today, September 2025

“Tsao-Wei Liang, MD, of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, agreed, saying the only way to diagnose tardive dyskinesia is if the patient has had a known drug exposure.”—"How to Recognize Tardive Dyskinesia", MedPage Today, October 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	652
hospital care	105
injections	55
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	738
hospital care	130
injections	38
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	41
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	737
hospital care	166
injections	106
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	35
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	776
hospital care	98
injections	112
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	82
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	916
hospital care	70
injections	88
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	48
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	852
hospital care	51
injections	60
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	38
Hispanic	15
Asian	30
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	44
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	905
hospital care	86
injections	72
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	45
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	832
injections	82
minimally invasive procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	40
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	671
hospital care	11
injections	66
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	33
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	30
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	656
hospital care	15
injections	90
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	35
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	709
injections	82
minimally invasive procedures	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	41
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	767
hospital care	81
injections	77
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	381
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	40
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 10247 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$8,662 APOKYN $8,544	Xadago $118
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$4,289 ACTIVA $4,058	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $127	RECLAIM $104
AbbVie Inc.	$3,500 $3,500
MDD US Operations, LLC	$2,250 $2,250
Abbott Laboratories	$615 Infinity $191	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $187	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $125	DBS IPGs $111
Other	$927 ClearPoint System $350	AUSTEDO $167	Duopa $116	AZILECT $100	Unclassified $80	Other $115

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$6,850
Consulting Fee	$5,500
Travel and Lodging	$2,927
Food and Beverage	$2,636
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,250
Other	$80

Research Payments

Dr. Tsao Wei Liang, MD has received 111 research payments totaling $477,604.

Biography

Dr. Tsao-Wei Liang's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Liang is rated highly by his patients. He has a special interest in parkinson's disease, ataxia, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Liang is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). He has an open panel in Voorhees, NJ according to Jefferson Health.