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Active NPI 1073633467 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Cheukman Lee , MD, PhD

Dermatology • Irvine, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Lee, MD, PhD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Irvine, CA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Lee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4980 BARRANCA PKWY STE 202.

Dr. Lee accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4980 Barranca Pkwy Ste 202

Irvine, CA 926048653

Telephone 9497331336
Fax 9497333387
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gary C. Lee,ph.d,m.d.inc Facility NPI 1659568723

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Irvine, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Irvine, CA (2182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
30.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lee (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Irvine Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
436 73 $35.00 $7.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
350 223 $110.00 $92.25
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
205 90 $53.43 $35.98
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
168 135 $145.00 $99.24
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
146 71 $65.00 $52.56
17000 Destruction of skin growth
132 99 $105.00 $52.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
90 90 $225.00 $113.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
88 68 $72.00 $57.90
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
84 65 $138.00 $119.93
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
50 27 $550.00 $428.53
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
49 34 $830.00 $466.05
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
48 25 $830.00 $655.14
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
47 22 $520.00 $412.05
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
40 35 $225.00 $174.65
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
33 21 $550.00 $231.50
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
20 15 $891.00 $774.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
11 11 $165.00 $75.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-03-19
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A055074

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

State License CA A055074

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0101X

State License CA A055074

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Kim Phan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043934706

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2020

Registered at 4980 BARRANCA PKWY STE 202, IRVINE, CA 926048653 (Tel: 9497331336)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2020

Registered at 4980 BARRANCA PKWY STE 202, IRVINE, CA 926048653 (Tel: 9497331336)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2020

Dermatology (License #A055074 in CA)

NPI Profile Active September 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2010

Registered at 33 CREEK RD, SUITE C380, IRVINE, CA 926044791 (Tel: 9497331336)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 08, 2010

Registered at 33 CREEK RD, SUITE C380, IRVINE, CA 926044791 (Tel: 9497331336)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 08, 2010

Recorded as GARY LEE, M.D. , PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 08, 2010

Dermatology (License #A055074 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073633467
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 30, 2007
Last Update: March 19, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

4980 Barranca Pkwy Ste 202

Irvine, CA 926048653

Phone: 9497331336

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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