PENELOPE CHUN LEMA MD
NPI 1851498448
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since September 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
622 W 168TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10032(212) 305-2995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 31, 2025, Aug 25, 2023, Dec 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Penelope Chun Lema Md NPPES

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

PENELOPE CHUN LEMA MD (NPI 1851498448) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (238339) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851498448
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NamePENELOPE CHUN LEMACredential: MD
Location Address622 W 168TH STNew York, NY 10032
Mailing AddressColumbia University Medical Dept Emergency Medicine, 622 W. 168th StreetNew York, NY 10032 · (212) 305-2995
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2025
NPI 1851498448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in NY · 238339
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
622 W 168TH ST, New York, NY 10032

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Penelope Sujung Chun M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02782621NY

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

Penelope Chun Lema 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 ID5193822161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070525000543
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
44 services44 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services26 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10032 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
622 W 168TH ST, PH4-124
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Internal Medicine
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Emergency Medicine
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Pharmacist
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
622 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032

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 Penelope Lema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Penelope Lema is 1851498448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2006. The provider is also known as Penelope Sujung Chun M.D..

Where is Penelope Lema located?

Penelope Lema practices at 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032. The listed phone number is (212) 305-2995.

What is Penelope Lema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Penelope Lema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Penelope Lema 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.

Is Penelope Lema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Penelope Lema is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Penelope Lema was last updated on May 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.