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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Anesthesiologist in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Christine Lee, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (909) 558-4000.
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Lee in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
First Administrators
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
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 1336631993.
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. Christine Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Anesthesiologist near Puyallup, WA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Christine Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christine Lee accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (909) 558-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (909) 558-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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