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PAUL CHOONG HWAN LEE MD
NPI 1003838012
Ophthalmology in Garden Grove, CA

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
9894 GARDEN GROVE BLVD, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844(714) 539-3232(714) 539-3555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Paul Choong Hwan Lee Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAUL CHOONG HWAN LEE MD (NPI 1003838012) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Garden Grove, California, licensed in California (A75260) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York Medical College (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003838012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL CHOONG HWAN LEECredential: MD
Location Address9894 GARDEN GROVE BLVDGarden Grove, CA 92844
Mailing Address9894 Garden Grove BlvdGarden Grove, CA 92844-1643 · (714) 539-3232 · Fax (714) 539-3555
Phone(714) 539-3232
Fax(714) 539-3555
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2012
✔ NPI 1003838012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A75260
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
9894 GARDEN GROVE BLVD, Garden Grove, CA 92844
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00A752600CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA75260CA
Medicare UPINH42977

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Choong Hwan Lee Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274514419
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040525001101
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
2,163 services1,001 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
1,293 services641 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
1,273 services972 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
572 services461 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
250 services245 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
127 services127 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92844 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PAUL CHOONG HWAN LEE, MD A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Ophthalmology
9894 GARDEN GROVE BLVD
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92844
Orange County (714) 539-3232

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Lee is 1003838012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Paul Lee located?

Paul Lee practices at 9894 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844. The listed phone number is (714) 539-3232.

What is Paul Lee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Paul Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Lee is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Lee was last updated on April 5, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.