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Dr. Elizabeth Lee, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Lee, MD

Arcadia, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Surgeon in Arcadia, CA?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lee, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Arcadia, CA. She has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Lee graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at So Calif Kaiser Permanente Med Care. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (626) 446-4645.

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

    • Residency: So Calif Kaiser Permanente Med Care | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

    Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?

    As a Surgeon, 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:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?

    As a Surgeon, 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Removing a Small Lump from Upper Arm or Elbow
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery
    • Arm Tumor Excision
    • Elbow Lump Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 24075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Also known as:

    • Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Removal of Small Soft Tissue Tumor (Forearm/Wrist)
    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Back Lump Excision
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Subcutaneous Mass Removal
    • Forearm Tumor Excision
    • Wrist Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Arm
    • Small Tumor Removal Forearm
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
    • 25075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Lift
    • Deep Breast Abscess Drainage
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery
    • Breast Abscess Incision
    • Mastotomy
    • Exploration of Breast Abscess

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
    • 19316: Mastopexy
    • 19020: Mastotomy with exploration or drainage of abscess, deep

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
    • Axillary dissection
    • Armpit lymph node surgery
    • Lymphadenectomy of armpit

    CPT Codes:

    • 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
    • Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Release of Bowel Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 446-4645 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lee in Arcadia, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lee's Primary Practice

    612 W Duarte Rd Ste 602

    Arcadia, CA 91007

    (626) 446-4645

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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 1528087129.

    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. Elizabeth Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Surgeon near Arcadia, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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 Elizabeth Lee accepting new patients in Arcadia, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (626) 446-4645 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (626) 446-4645 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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