LUNG-CHING LEE M.D. – NPI #1023339371
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

LUNG-CHING LEE is a surgeon located in MORENO VALLEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023339371 to LUNG-CHING LEE on June 21, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 01, 2018. 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 LUNG-CHING LEE below.

NPI Profile for
LUNG-CHING LEE

NPI Number
1023339371
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LUNG-CHING LEE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
26520 CACTUS AVE
MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555
Phone: (951) 486-4000 Fax:
Mailing address
2518 GREENFIELD AVE
ARCADIA, CA 91006-5229
Phone: (626) 731-8912 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
CA 139429
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery
CA 139429
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
CA 139429

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN - Graduated 2010
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
LUNG-CHING LEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
      525 N GARFIELD AVE
      MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
    • WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      9080 COLIMA RD
      WHITTIER, CA 90605

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