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Dr. Edwin Lee, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Los Angeles, CA

51 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Interventional Cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Edwin Lee, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (323) 694-4900.

    Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Lee board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?

      Yes, Dr. Edwin Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

      Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • Arabic
      • Chinese
      • English
      • Korean
      • Persian
      • Spanish

      What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Lee typically treat?

      As an Interventional 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.

      Also known as:

      • Chest Pain
      • Chest discomfort
      • Thoracic pain
      • Upper body pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
      • Heart Failure
      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertensive Heart Failure
      • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
      • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Heart Failure
      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
      • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

      Also known as:

      • Shortness of Breath
      • Breathing Problems
      • Difficulty breathing
      • Breathlessness
      • Dyspnea

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0602: Shortness of breath

      What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Lee typically perform?

      As an Interventional 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.

      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 (323) 694-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Los Angeles, CA?

      Dr. Lee in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Centene Corporation

      • City of Los Angeles

      • Heritage Health

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • L.A. Care Health Plan

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Other Provider Networks

      • State of California

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

      Dr. Edwin Lee's Primary Practice

      1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 808

      Los Angeles, CA 90027

      (323) 694-4900

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      What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?A 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 1629244918.

      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. Edwin Lee's specialty?

      Dr. Lee is an Interventional Cardiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

      What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

      A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

      Is Dr. Edwin Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Saint John's Health 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

      When to see an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Dr. Edwin Lee accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Edwin Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Edwin Lee offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (323) 694-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edwin Lee?

      Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (323) 694-4900 to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

      Dr. Lee's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Edwin Lee have?

      Dr. Edwin Lee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.