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Dr. Daniel Lee, MD

Los Angeles, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Lee, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (213) 387-0102.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Orthopedic Surgery

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lee board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    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 Dr. Lee treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation
    • Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
    • Subacromial Bursitis
    • Shoulder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
    • M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Knee Joint Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Internal Knee Derangement
    • Knee Joint Problem
    • Knee Instability

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
    • M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Left adhesive capsulitis
    • Left shoulder stiffness
    • Left shoulder periarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Adhesive Capsulitis
    • Shoulder Stiffness
    • Stiff Shoulder Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellar Chondromalacia', 'Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Swimmer's Shoulder
    • Impingement Syndrome
    • Rotator Cuff Impingement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Scope for Debris
    • Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
    • Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
    • Knee Joint Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)

    Also known as:

    • Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Synovectomy
    • Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Shoulder scope surgery
    • Partial synovectomy shoulder
    • Shoulder joint lining removal
    • Shoulder Scope
    • Shoulder Joint Examination
    • Shoulder Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial
    • 29805: Arthroscopy, shoulder, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Osteotomy for Bowleg or Knock-Knee (Child)
    • Proximal tibia osteotomy
    • Leg bone realignment surgery
    • Correction of genu varus/valgus in children

    CPT Codes:

    • 27455: Osteotomy, proximal tibia, including fibular excision or osteotomy (includes correction of genu varus [bowleg] or genu valgus [knock-knee]); before epiphyseal closure

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 387-0102 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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • Weyco

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Lee's Primary Practice

    1035 S Vermont Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90006

    (213) 387-0102

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    Dr. Daniel Lee's Practice 2

    1037 E Palmdale Blvd Ste 201

    Palmdale, CA 93550

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    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 1801990270.

    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. Daniel Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health White Memorial, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Daniel Lee accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Daniel Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 387-0102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 387-0102 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Lee have?

    Dr. Daniel Lee is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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