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Dr. Yoon Lee, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Yoon Lee, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (310) 222-2912.

    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 Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Lee typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Esotropia
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia

    Also known as:

    • Nystagmus
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Involuntary eye movements
    • Dancing eyes
    • Oscillating eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5509: Other forms of nystagmus

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Inherited Choroid Disease
    • Eye Disease
    • Other Genetic Choroid Disorder
    • Hereditary Choroid Dystrophy
    • Rare Choroid Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3129: Other hereditary choroidal dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Disc Birth Defect
    • Birth Defects
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Congenital Optic Disc Anomaly
    • Infant Optic Nerve Head Malformation
    • Eye Nerve Disc Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q142: Congenital malformation of optic disc

    What procedures does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist like Dr. Lee typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
    • Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
    • Inferior Turbinate Outfracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lee in Torrance, 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Yoon Lee's Primary Practice

    1000 W Carson St

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (310) 222-2912

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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 1801252416.

    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. Yoon Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Torrance, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist do?

    An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist. 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 Yoon Lee accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Yoon Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (310) 222-2912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yoon Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (310) 222-2912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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