WAY F. LEE M.D, P.C. – NPI #1265479331
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

WAY LEE is a surgeon located in WEST ISLIP, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265479331 to WAY LEE on May 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Mar 16, 2026. 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 WAY LEE below.

NPI Profile for
WAY F. LEE

NPI Number
1265479331
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WAY F. LEE
Credentials
M.D, P.C.
Primary location
580 UNION BLVD
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795-3105
Phone: (631) 669-3700 Fax: (631) 669-0222
1 Other location(s):
786 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795-4926
Phone: (631) 669-3700
Fax: (631) 669-0222
Mailing address
4 CHAUNCEY PL
WOODBURY, NY 11797-1233
Phone: (631) 669-3700 Fax: (631) 669-0222
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 16, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WAY LEE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLICENSENY239069
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)		 NY 239069

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
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2000
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
WAY LEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
      WEST ISLIP, NY 11795

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