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Michael H. Lee, MD is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specialising in gastroenterology. Michael trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee is a gastroenterology in Tacoma, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lee's address?
Dr. Lee is listed at 3209 S 23RD ST SUITE 340, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lee?
The number on file is (253) 272-8148. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier is 1174739957. 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
Where did Dr. Lee train?
Dr. Lee attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lee have?
Dr. Lee has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?
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 review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 272-8148
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3209 S 23RD ST SUITE 340
Tacoma, WA 98405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
398 services · 398 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
78 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
77 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
57 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
20 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
16 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
11 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74328 |
14 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
30 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
27 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.