EMMET LEE M.D. – NPI #1558326801
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

EMMET LEE is a physician located in ESCONDIDO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558326801 to EMMET LEE on April 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 10, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EMMET LEE below.

NPI Profile for
EMMET LEE

NPI Number
1558326801
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EMMET LEE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
225 EAST SECOND AVENUE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4249
Phone: (760) 291-6700 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 10, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for EMMET LEE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherPTANCAWA50563A
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A50563

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
625 E GRAND AVE,
ESCONDIDO, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 1988
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EMMET LEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
      15615 POMERADO ROAD
      POWAY, CA 92064
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BRIDGE HOME HEALTH
      5090 SHOREHAM PLACE, SUITE 109
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
    • LORIAN HEALTH
      9325 SKY PARK COURT, SUITE 310
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
    • PALOMAR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      800 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 200
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
  • NURSING HOME
    • ESCONDIDO POST ACUTE REHAB
      421 E MISSION AVE
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESCONDIDO
      1980 FELICITA ROAD
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
      100 HOLLAND GLEN
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92026
    • PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
      201 N FIG STREET
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • REDWOOD TERRACE HEALTH CENTER
      710 W 13TH AVE
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
  • HOSPICE
    • LIGHTBRIDGE HOSPICE
      6155 CORNERSTONE COURT EAST, #220
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
    • VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
      9655 GRANITE RIDGE DRIVE, SUITE 300
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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