YEE LEE CHEAH MD, FACS – NPI #1942428784
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

YEE LEE CHEAH is a surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942428784 to YEE LEE CHEAH on April 24, 2007. 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 3 years ago on Dec 15, 2022. 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 YEE LEE CHEAH below.

NPI Profile for
YEE LEE CHEAH

NPI Number
1942428784
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
YEE LEE CHEAH
Credentials
MD, FACS
Primary location
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2743
Phone: (781) 504-9790 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 15, 2022

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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)		 TX T9078
204F00000X
- Transplant Surgery		 MA 268804

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

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
YEE LEE CHEAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
      41 & 45 MALL ROAD
      BURLINGTON, MA 01803

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