Dr. Samuel Lee, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery.
Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (213) 413-2622.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Samuel Lee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lee empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Lee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Lee board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
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 Urologist, 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:
Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
BPH with LUTS
Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
Urinary Retention
Urine and Urination
Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
Bladder Nerve or Muscle Dysfunction
Bladder Disease
Neuromuscular Bladder Disorder
Bladder Control Problems
Bladder Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
N318: Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder
Also known as:
Elevated PSA Level
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Disease
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
Prostate Problems
High Prostate Specific Antigen
Abnormal PSA Test
Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Combined incontinence
Stress and urge incontinence
Dual incontinence
ICD-10 Codes:
N3941: Urge incontinence
N3946: Mixed incontinence
Also known as:
Visible Blood in Urine
Microscopic Blood in Urine
Urine and Urination
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
Gross hematuria
Macroscopic hematuria
Bloody pee
Benign hematuria
Hidden blood in urine
Microscopic hematuria
Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
R310: Gross hematuria
R311: Benign essential microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
Waking Up to Urinate at Night
Frequent Urination
Urine and Urination
Nocturia
Nighttime urination
Frequent night peeing
Urinary frequency
Peeing often
Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
R351: Nocturia
R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
Urinary Tract Stones
Ureter Stone
Bladder Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Urinary Calculi
Bladder Stones
Urolithiasis
Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
N209: Urinary calculus, unspecified
N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
ED
Impotence
Erection problems
ICD-10 Codes:
F5221: Male erectile disorder
Also known as:
Overactive Bladder
OAB
Urgency Incontinence
Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BPH
Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
Cystocele
Pelvic Floor Disorder
Fallen Bladder
Bladder Prolapse
Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
N8112: Cystocele, lateral
Also known as:
Kidney Swelling from Ureter Narrowing
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Hydronephrosis
Ureteral Stricture
Narrowed Ureter
ICD-10 Codes:
N131: Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?
As an Urologist, 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:
Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
Intravesical Chemotherapy
Bladder Drug Instillation
Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
Also known as:
Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
Bladder Stone Removal
ESWL
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
Bladder scope for stones
Kidney stone breaking with stent
Ureteral stent placement for stones
Litholapaxy
Bladder Stone Crushing
Cystolitholapaxy
CPT Codes:
50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
52317: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; simple or small (less than 2.5 cm)
Also known as:
Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
Double-J stent insertion
Gibbons stent placement
Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
Post-void residual urine measurement
Bladder capacity ultrasound
Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
Cystoscopy with Biopsy
Urethroscopy with Biopsy
Bladder Biopsy
CPT Codes:
52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)
Also known as:
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
TURP Procedure
Prostate Resection Surgery
Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
Also known as:
Urethra Widening Procedure
Urethral Stricture Dilation
Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
Also known as:
Bladder Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
Litholapaxy (large stone)
Cystolitholapaxy
Bladder stone fragmentation
Removal of large bladder calculus
CPT Codes:
52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)
Also known as:
Bladder & Urethra Lesion Removal
Cystoscopy with Fulguration
Bladder Neck Surgery
Urethral Lesion Treatment
Laser Treatment for Bladder
CPT Codes:
52214: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands
Also known as:
Bladder Scope with Ureter/Kidney Biopsy and Treatment
Ureteroscopy with biopsy
Pyeloscopy with fulguration
Ureteral lesion removal via scope
CPT Codes:
52354: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or renal pelvic lesion
53854: Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency generated water vapor thermotherapy
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
Bladder Lesion Removal
Urethra Lesion Treatment
Cystoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy
Also known as:
Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
Stress Incontinence Sling
Urethral Sling Procedure
Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
Pelvic Floor Mesh Insertion
Rectocele Repair
Vaginal Mesh Repair
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement
Posterior Colporrhaphy
Repair of Rectal Prolapse
Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
57267: Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 413-2622 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.
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 1922023043.
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. Samuel Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Urologist near Los Angeles, CA.
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lee is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Apple Valley, CA, Victor Valley Global Medical Center.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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.
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Is Samuel Lee accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 413-2622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (213) 413-2622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Lee have?
Dr. Samuel Lee is certified by the American Board of Urology.