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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. James Lee, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (818) 271-2400.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lee?
Dr. James Lee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Coronary Artery Disease, Intravascular Ultrasound, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Lee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lee diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lee. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lee performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lee. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal from Artery (Additional Vessels)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
- Percutaneous thrombectomy
- Arterial clot removal
- Mechanical thrombolysis
- Vessel declotting
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
- 37185: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); second and all subsequent vessel(s) within the same vascular family (List separately in addition to code for primary mechanical thrombectomy procedure)
Also known as:
- Catheter Placement in Pulmonary Artery
- Lung Artery Catheter Placement
- Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- Heart Catheterization
- Lung Artery Catheter
- Selective Pulmonary Angiography
- Lung Vessel Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36014: Selective catheter placement, left or right pulmonary artery
- 36015: Selective catheter placement, segmental or subsegmental pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 271-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Lee in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
Dr. James Lee's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 271-2400
What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205008950.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lee
What is Dr. James Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Cardiologist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. James Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is James Lee accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (818) 271-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (818) 271-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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