Physician Profile
Paul CHOONG HWAN Lee, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lee
Based in Garden Grove, CA, Paul CHOONG HWAN Lee, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from New York Medical College in 1997. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 3,739 Medicare patients across 6,005 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (714) 539-3232
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9894 GARDEN GROVE BLVD
Garden Grove, CA 92844
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,005 services · 3,739 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
65 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
59 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
47 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
30 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
1,293 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,273 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
572 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
250 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
20 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Garden Grove 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at New York Medical College 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee is an eye doctor in Garden Grove, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lee's address?
Dr. Lee is listed at 9894 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844. 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 (714) 539-3232. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier is 1003838012. 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 Medical College, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lee been practicing?
Dr. Lee has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, 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 closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lee confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lee. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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