DR. CHUNG ALBERT LEE M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1497043632
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Chung Albert Lee M.d., Ph.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHUNG ALBERT LEE M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1497043632) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (41075) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Chung Albert Lee M.d., Ph.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Chung Lee reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Chung Lee's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chung Lee is 1497043632. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2011.
Where is Chung Lee located?
Chung Lee practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 876-1344.
What is Chung Lee's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.
Is Chung Lee enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chung 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Chung Lee's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chung Lee reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Chung Lee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Chung Lee accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Chung Lee as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chung Lee was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.