CHRISTOPHE S. LEE M.D. – NPI #1710081187
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHE LEE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710081187 to CHRISTOPHE LEE on September 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jun 05, 2015. 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 CHRISTOPHE LEE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHE S. LEE

NPI Number
1710081187
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHE S. LEE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1035 S VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006-2710
Phone: (213) 387-0102 Fax: (213) 738-8764
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 CA G86203

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.

Additional Information

Education
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
CHRISTOPHE LEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • WESTERN HOME CARE, INC
      6131 ORANGETHORPE AVENUE, SUITE 360
      BUENA PARK, CA 90620

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