DR. LEE CHENG ZHAO M.D.
NPI 1679729297
Urology in New York, NY

Q: What is Lee Zhao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Zhao is 1679729297. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2008.

Q: What is Lee Zhao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Zhao was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.

Active since August 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.47/100

CMS Quality Rating

222 E 41ST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10017(646) 825-6300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Mar 23, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Lee Cheng Zhao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEE CHENG ZHAO M.D. (NPI 1679729297) is an individual urology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (269601) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and maintains a secondary practice location in New York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679729297

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LEE CHENG ZHAOCredential: M.D.

Location Address222 E 41ST STNew York, NY 10017-6739

Mailing Address564 1st Ave Apt 23lNew York, NY 10016-6494 · (312) 493-1636

Phone(646) 825-6300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1679729297 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 269601✔ Licensed in IL · 125050763✔ Licensed in TX · P2564

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

222 E 41ST ST, New York, NY 10017

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1150 E 32nd St, 2nd floorNew York, NY 10016-6058 · Phone (312) 493-1636

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. Lee Cheng Zhao M.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.

PECOS PAC ID6800052861

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130611000171

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lee Zhao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New York University

1,039 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
7,712 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285826438 (877) 648-2964

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

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.

60 services53 patients

Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 52000

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light, called an endoscope, to examine the bladder and urethra. It helps in identifying any abnormalities or issues that may be causing discomfort or other symptoms.

36 services32 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

27 services23 patients

Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 51798

Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your bladder. It's done after you've emptied your bladder to see if there's any leftover urine, which can help diagnose certain conditions.

15 services13 patients

Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope 52310

This is a procedure to remove an object, stone, or tube from your urinary tract. An endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, is used to locate and remove the object. It is a safe and effective way to address the issue.

13 services11 patients

Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 76770

A complete ultrasound scan behind the abdominal cavity is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures and organs located at the back of your abdomen. It helps in diagnosing health conditions and monitoring ongoing treatments.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330214

Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10017 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

$150.24 typical visit price

range $65.69 – $198.19

Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$81.44 typical visit price

range $21.20 – $160.66

Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)

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.

84.47/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.33

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.91

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each A4332

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers31 claims3,580 services$0.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

3 suppliers52 claims7,510 services$1.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MRS. CELIA ENGELSON FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)