YEE LEE CHEAH MD, FACS
NPI 1942428784
Surgery in Houston, TX

Q: What is Yee Lee Cheah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yee Lee Cheah is 1942428784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2007.

Q: What is Yee Lee Cheah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yee Lee Cheah was last updated on December 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since April 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601, HOUSTON, TX 77030(781) 504-9790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2022, Dec 30, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Yee Lee Cheah Md, Facs NPPES

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

YEE LEE CHEAH MD, FACS (NPI 1942428784) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T9078) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942428784

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameYEE LEE CHEAHCredential: MD, FACS

Location Address6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601Houston, TX 77030-2743

Mailing Address6550 Fannin St Ste 1601Houston, TX 77030-2743 · (781) 504-9790

Phone(781) 504-9790

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateApril 24, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2022

✔ NPI 1942428784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T9078

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License 268804 (MA)

6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.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

Yee Lee Cheah Md, Facs 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 ID840573614

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221027001735

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Yee Lee Cheah reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

Same address

Ophthalmology

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

1.0 mi

Otolaryngology

7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055

Lahey Clinic, Inc.

1,608 mi

Internal Medicine

41 MALL RD, LAHEY CLINIC
Burlington, MA 01805

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1063447316 (Massachusetts)
1,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538194980 (781) 744-8000

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 2

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.

Transplantation of donor liver 47135

Transplantation of a donor liver is a procedure where a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one from a donor. This can be a life-saving operation for conditions such as liver failure or liver cancer. The new liver takes over the functions of the old one, helping the body process nutrients, filter blood, and fight infections.

13 services13 patients

Preparation of donor liver for transplantation 47143

The preparation of a donor liver for transplantation involves a series of steps. First, the liver is carefully removed from the donor. It's then preserved in a special solution to maintain its function. Afterward, it's inspected and prepared for transplantation into the recipient.

13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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