Dr Augustine J Lee, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Gunnison, CO

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Dr Augustine J Lee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Gunnison, Colorado. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1998 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Gunnison Valley Hospital, Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc and his current practice location is 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 641-1456.

Dr Augustine J Lee is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR.0069824) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1942249438.

Contact Information

Dr Augustine J Lee, MD
711 N Taylor St,
Gunnison, CO 81230-2208
(970) 641-1456
(970) 642-4795

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Augustine J Lee
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience28 Years
Location711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Augustine J Lee attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942249438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335112176
  • Enrollment ID: I20230220000771

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Augustine J Lee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942249438NPI-NPPES
110215400MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery L6097 (Texas)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery ME148933 (Florida)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery DR.0069824 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gunnison Valley HospitalGunnison, COHospital
Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gunnison Valley Hospital842604048681
Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc1658272992148

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Augustine J Lee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMontrose Memorial Hospital, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528083771
PECOS PAC ID: 1658272992
Enrollment ID: O20040119000579
Entity NameGunnison Valley Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932109048
PECOS PAC ID: 8426040486
Enrollment ID: O20040331000463
Entity NameGunnison Valley Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932109048
PECOS PAC ID: 8426040486
Enrollment ID: O20110414000250
Entity NameMontrose Regional Health Pso, LLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386534311
PECOS PAC ID: 6305322231
Enrollment ID: O20260110000268

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Augustine J Lee is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Augustine J Lee, MD
711 N Taylor St,
Gunnison, CO 81230-2208

Ph: (970) 641-7264		Dr Augustine J Lee, MD
711 N Taylor St,
Gunnison, CO 81230-2208

Ph: (970) 641-1456

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