Active NPI 1942249438 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Augustine J Lee , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Gunnison, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Augustine Lee, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Gunnison, CO. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1998, Dr. Lee delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 711 N TAYLOR ST.

Dr. Lee maintains professional affiliations with Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc, Gunnison Valley Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

711 N Taylor St

Gunnison, CO 812302208

Telephone 9706411456

Fax 9706424795

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Gunnison Valley Hospital Facility NPI 1932109048

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Gunnison, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 28.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Gunnison, CO (28 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lee (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Gunnison Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 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
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	37	37	$2200.00	$122.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	28	$276.00	$128.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	26	$187.00	$91.50
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	27	$1600.00	$83.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$423.00	$167.19
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	19	19	$2200.00	$246.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$278.00	$111.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$115.31	$56.93
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$193.00	$72.93
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$1700.00	$179.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	55	55	$2200.00	$147.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$423.00	$167.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$278.00	$111.52
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$193.00	$69.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$276.00	$128.64
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	19	19	$2200.00	$239.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$113.00	$57.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$187.00	$91.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	25	21	$304.00	$120.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$283.00	$112.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$227.00	$86.89
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$512.00	$109.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$422.00	$167.11
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$653.00	$257.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$305.89	$112.34
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	13	12	$278.92	$121.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$316.47	$107.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	26	$310.94	$108.64
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	24	24	$268.13	$104.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$495.00	$164.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$265.00	$137.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$220.00	$74.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$308.58	$106.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	26	$191.21	$73.22
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	20	18	$258.75	$94.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$292.81	$107.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$256.76	$103.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	31	$175.98	$70.18
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	36	18	$75.00	$37.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	23	$235.00	$131.57
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	26	22	$247.50	$86.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$219.62	$103.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$440.00	$157.85
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2145.00	$656.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$180.00	$102.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	35	$125.00	$69.56
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	22	$75.00	$37.37
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	24	22	$225.00	$84.83
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	14	14	$2145.00	$657.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-09

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License CO DR.0069824

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License FL ME148933

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX L6097

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

110215400 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gunnison Valley Hospital

711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO 812302208

Phone: 9706411456

Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc

800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 814014212

Phone: 9702492211

Secondary Practice Locations

4301 N Habana Ave

Tampa, FL 336076546

Phone: 8138795010

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

23 Associated Practitioners

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Pharmacist

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Amy Monitello , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Scott Mccorvey , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1073959870

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ann Treisman , MD

Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2023

Registered at 711 N TAYLOR ST, GUNNISON, CO 812302208 (Tel: 9706411456)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2023

Registered at 711 N TAYLOR ST, GUNNISON, CO 812302208 (Tel: 9706417264)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 09, 2023

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #ME148933 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location April 30, 2021

Registered at 4301 N HABANA AVE, TAMPA, FL 336076546 (Tel: 8138795010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 30, 2021

Registered at 2995 DREW ST FL 2, CLEARWATER, FL 337593012 (Tel: 7275321355)

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NPI Profile Active October 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2012

Registered at 10840 TEXAS HEALTH TRL, SUITE 200, FORT WORTH, TX 762444897 (Tel: 8177537029)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2012

Registered at 10840 TEXAS HEALTH TRL, SUITE 200, FORT WORTH, TX 762444897 (Tel: 8177537029)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 17, 2012

Recorded as AUGUSTINE LEE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2012

Surgery (License #L6097 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942249438

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 06, 2006

Last Update: May 09, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

711 N Taylor St

Gunnison, CO 812302208

Phone: 9706417264

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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