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Paul Chinfai Lee, MD is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in thoracic surgery. Paul trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Paul is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 801 services to 752 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (212) 746-5043
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 E 68TH ST # M404
New York, NY 10021
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
801 services · 752 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
55 |
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
42 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
34 |
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
34 |
| Removal of wedge of tissue of lung using an endoscope, each additional removal | Procedure | 32667 |
24 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
22 |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
22 |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
17 |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
17 |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 thoracic surgeons in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a thoracic surgeon in New York, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee is listed at 525 E 68TH ST # M404, New York, NY 10021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lee?
The number on file is (212) 746-5043. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier is 1366539447. 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
What is Dr. Lee's medical education?
Dr. Lee attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lee have?
Dr. Lee has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lee known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lee performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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