Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Venessa Lee, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, 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 (412) 864-3721.
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury 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:
- Paraplegia
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Past history of healed injury
- Wounds and Injuries
- Previous injury history
- Healed trauma history
- Old injury record
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87828: Personal history of other (healed) physical injury and trauma
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 864-3721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Lee in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Life
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
Dr. Venessa Lee's Primary Practice
5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64154
(412) 864-3721
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 1609295179.
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. Venessa Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, MO.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Is this Dr. Venessa Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with The University Of Kansas Hospital, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's South Hospital 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 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Venessa Lee accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Venessa Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venessa Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (412) 864-3721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venessa Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (412) 864-3721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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