Dr Edward Choongho Lee, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Albany, NY

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Dr Edward Choongho Lee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Albany, New York. He went to University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Albany Medical College and his current practice location is 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 262-5623.

Dr Edward Choongho Lee is licensed to practice in New York (license number 199158-1) 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 1124012620.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Choongho Lee, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412
(518) 262-5623
(518) 262-5560

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Choongho Lee
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience37 Years
Location47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York
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 Edward Choongho Lee attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124012620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567472020
  • Enrollment ID: I20060427000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Choongho Lee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124012620NPI-NPPES
01559402MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 199158-1 (New York)Primary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 199158-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Medical College1759293111910

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 Edward Choongho Lee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629008537
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20031125000386
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497921688
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20190320001621

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 Edward Choongho 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 Edward Choongho Lee, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-5623		Dr Edward Choongho Lee, MD
47 New Scotland Ave,
Albany, NY 12208-3412

Ph: (518) 262-5623

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