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Edit this profileFrancis S. Lee, MD practices surgery in Garden Grove, CA. Francis is a 1988 graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Francis provided 1,281 services to 948 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720056781.
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12555 GARDEN GROVE BLVD #303
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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1,281 services · 948 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
125 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
62 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Deep biopsy of muscle | Procedure | 20205 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
18 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
14 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Suspension of small bowel using mesh or prosthesis or self tissue | Procedure | 44700 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Lee is a general surgeon in Garden Grove, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Lee is listed at 12555 Garden Grove Blvd #303, Garden Grove, CA 92843. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (714) 537-7766. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier is 1720056781. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Lee attended University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Lee has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lee performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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