DR. JOSEPHINE KO LEE DDS
NPI 1508979980
Dentist - General Practice in Federal Way, WA
NPI Status: Active since August 17, 2006
Contact Information
728 S 320TH ST
STE E
FEDERAL WAY, WA
ZIP 98003
Phone: (253) 941-6365
Fax: (253) 941-9166
- Individual
- Female
- Dentist
- General Practice
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JOSEPHINE LEE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Josephine Lee, a provider established in Federal Way, Washington with a medical specialization in Dentist, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508979980 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1223G0001X with license number DE00006925 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated March 2026.
- NPI
- 1508979980
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSEPHINE KO LEE DDS
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 728 S 320TH ST STE E FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
- Location Phone
- (253) 941-6365
- Location Fax
- (253) 941-9166
- Mailing Address
- 728 S 320TH ST STE E FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
- Mailing Phone
- (253) 941-6365
- Mailing Fax
- (253) 941-9166
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-17-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-30-2026
- Code Navigator
A dentist like Josephine Lee is a skilled in and licensed provider that diagnoses and treats problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dentists educate patients on how to take care of the teeth and gums and provide information on diet choices that affect oral health. Dentists must be licensed in the state in which they work.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Josephine Lee opted out of Medicare effective on 04-06-2017 until 04-06-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 31405 18th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 681-6620
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
Dentist General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223G0001X
- Type
- Dental Providers
- License No.
- DE00006925
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122300000X | Dental Providers | Dentist | DE00006925 (WA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 1D - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental 4 Kids? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1A - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1B - PPO
- BlueCare Dental? 1C - PPO
- BlueDental Copayment Q - PPO
- BlueDental Copayment QF - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - Basic - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - High - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite - PPO
- Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2192435 | MEDICAID (05) | WA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Josephine 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 04-06-2017
Opt-Out End Date: 04-06-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
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: No
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 98003 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $97.43
- Minimum New Patient Price $63.67
- Maximum New Patient Price $189.37
- Average New Patient Copayment $24.35
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.91
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.34
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $78.74
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.12
- Maximum Established Patient Price $155
- Average Established Patient Copayment $19.68
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.28
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.75
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1508979980, we treat the final digit (0) 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 80. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 80 = 0).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 80 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508979980, enumerated as an "individual" on August 17, 2006.
The provider is located at 728 S 320TH ST STE E FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003 and the phone number is (253) 941-6365.
Dentist with taxonomy code 1223G0001X and a focus in General Practice.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
