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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Pulmonologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Bowa Lee, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (704) 446-4490.
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 Pulmonologist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bowa Lee may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Lee's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 446-4490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Lee in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Medicare
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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 1285080499.
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. Bowa Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Pulmonologist near Charlotte, NC.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Bowa Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bowa Lee accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Bowa Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bowa Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (704) 446-4490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bowa Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (704) 446-4490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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