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Dr. Yang-Wen Lee, MD

Long Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Family Medicine Specialist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Yang-Wen Lee, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (562) 423-1424.

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

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lee typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lee typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yang-Wen Lee may include:

    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 (562) 423-1424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lee in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Yang-Wen Lee's Primary Practice

    5981 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90805

    (562) 423-1424

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    Dr. Yang-Wen Lee's Practice 2

    16415 Colorado Ave Ste 208

    Paramount, CA 90723

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lee affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Lee has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Uci Health - Los Alamitos,Los Alamitos, CA
    Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center,Long Beach, CA
    Uci Health - Lakewood,Lakewood, CA

    What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?A 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 1326241696.

    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. Yang-Wen Lee's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Yang-Wen Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine 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 Dr. Yang-Wen Lee accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yang-Wen Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yang-Wen Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (562) 423-1424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yang-Wen Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (562) 423-1424 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Lee's offices are located in Long Beach, CA and Paramount, CA.