Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Epilepsy Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. David Lee, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lee graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (800) 926-8273.
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Neurologist | Assistant Professor of Neurosciences
Is Dr. Lee board certified in Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 a Epilepsy 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Focal Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Lee perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Lee may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lee's office.
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lee in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Shield of California
Centene
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1871884130.
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. David Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Epilepsy Specialist near San Diego, CA. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
Where can I learn more about Epilepsy Specialist?
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Is David Lee accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Lee have?
Dr. David Lee is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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