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

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: August 02, 2026.

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

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 Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

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.

DR. MARK JOSEPH HOBEIKA M.D.
Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-5141
DEANNA R BREWER ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (346) 356-1612
DR. CAROLINE JOSEPHINE SIMON MD
Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-5133
ASHISH SAHARIA MD
Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-6139
LEONORA MARY MEISENBACH RN,ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-5141
CARLOS SOLIS AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1601
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 514-1671

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 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.

Where is Yee Lee Cheah located?

Yee Lee Cheah practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1601, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (781) 504-9790.

What is Yee Lee Cheah's specialty?

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

Is Yee Lee Cheah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yee Lee Cheah 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.

What insurance does Yee Lee Cheah accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Yee Lee Cheah 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.

Is Yee Lee Cheah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yee Lee Cheah is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

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.