45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Neurologist in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. David Lee, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (573) 651-3188.
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lee board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. David Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Lee may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Lee's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 651-3188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Lee in Cape Girardeau, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Missouri
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
Dr. David Lee's Primary Practice
1359 N Mount Auburn Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 651-3188
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 1861505703.
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. David Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Neurologist near Cape Girardeau, MO.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. David Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center - Cape Girardeau, Mo, Mercy Hospital Southeast 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Lee accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Yes, Dr. David Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (573) 651-3188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (573) 651-3188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Lee have?
Dr. David Lee is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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