HANK SUNG LEE M.D.
NPI 1235131483
Specialist in Haleyville, AL

NPI Status: Active since June 01, 2005

Contact Information

42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL
ZIP 35565
Phone: (205) 485-7284
Fax: (205) 486-1903

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 60
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About HANK LEE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Hank Lee, a provider established in Haleyville, Alabama with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 60 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235131483 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number AL7617 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1235131483
Provider Name
HANK SUNG LEE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
42104 HIGHWAY 195 HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
Location Phone
(205) 485-7284
Location Fax
(205) 486-1903
Mailing Address
PO BOX 599 HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
Mailing Phone
(205) 485-7284
Mailing Fax
(205) 486-1903
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1966
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-01-2005
Last Update Date
03-05-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
AL7617
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

AL7617 (AL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
4381976OTHER (01)ALAETNA
630722257OTHER (01)ALTRICARE
51003590OTHER (01)ALBC/BC OF ALA
000003590MEDICAID (05)AL 
406021726OTHER (01)ALRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Hank Lee is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Hank Lee is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426001165

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20050223000118

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

This service was performed 66 times for 12 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 199 times for 36 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

This service was performed 569 times for 35 patients

Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg

Cefazolin sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. By stopping the growth of bacteria, this medication helps in the treatment of infections. The 500 mg dosage refers to the strength of the medicine.

This service was performed 120 times for 28 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

This service was performed 154 times for 31 patients

Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg

This procedure involves administering an injection of Gentamicin, also known as Garamycin, up to a dose of 80 mg. Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This service was performed 73 times for 26 patients

Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg

Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.

This service was performed 168 times for 35 patients

Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg

Tobramycin sulfate is an antibiotic injection used to treat various bacterial infections. The dosage, up to 80 mg, is determined by your condition and response to treatment. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This service was performed 54 times for 18 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 37 times for 11 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1235131483, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1235131483.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
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42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
Psychiatric Hospital
42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL 35565
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
42104 HIGHWAY 195
HALEYVILLE, AL 35565

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235131483, enumerated as an "individual" on June 01, 2005.

The provider is located at 42104 HIGHWAY 195 HALEYVILLE, AL 35565 and the phone number is (205) 485-7284.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Aetna,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.