CHRISTINE A. LEE MD – NPI #1770663692
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

CHRISTINE LEE is a surgeon located in SEATTLE, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770663692 to CHRISTINE LEE on October 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 5 years ago on May 20, 2021. 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 CHRISTINE LEE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTINE A. LEE

NPI Number
1770663692
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHRISTINE A. LEE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
801 BROADWAY STE 300
SEATTLE, WA 98122-4334
Phone: (206) 215-3500 Fax: (206) 386-6706
2 Other location(s):
751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 4020
Issaquah, WA 98029-6201
Phone: (425) 313-7124
Fax: (425) 313-7057
1221 Madison St Fl 6
Seattle, WA 98104-3588
Phone: (206) 215-6400
Fax: (206) 215-6401
Mailing address
PO BOX 84026
SEATTLE, WA 98124-8426
Phone: (206) 215-3500 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTINE LEE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA8252850
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)		 WA MD00034924

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.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1221 MADISON ST FL 6,
SEATTLE, WA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
751 NE BLAKELY DR STE 4020,
ISSAQUAH, WA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
801 BROADWAY STE 300,
SEATTLE, WA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 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
CHRISTINE LEE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SWEDISH ISSAQUAH
      751 NE BLAKELY DR
      ISSAQUAH, WA 98029
    • SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
      747 BROADWAY
      SEATTLE, WA 98122

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