Dr. Edward Lee, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 2 additional practice locations.
Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (973) 972-5377.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Edward Lee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lee empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, Body Contouring after Weight Loss, Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction & Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Cancer, Wound Care, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Newark/NJ community, Dr. Lee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?
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 Plastic 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:
Breast Enlargement
Breast Disease
Breast hypertrophy
Macromastia
Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
Breast Disease
Breast Reconstruction
Misshapen reconstructed breast
Breast implant deformity
Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
ICD-10 Codes:
N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
Panniculitis
Connective Tissue Disorder
Fat layer inflammation
Subcutaneous fat disorder
Skin nodule inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
M793: Panniculitis, unspecified
Also known as:
Personal History of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Past breast cancer
Previous mammary malignancy
History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
Incisional Hernia
Hernia
Post-surgical Hernia
Surgical Incision Hernia
Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
Breast Cancer
Mammary cancer
Breast carcinoma
Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?
As a Plastic 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:
Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
Local Flap Surgery
Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Rearrangement
Local Flap Reconstruction
Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
Infraumbilical Lipectomy
Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
19318: Breast reduction
19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
Surgery
Surgical Wound Debridement
Burn Eschar Excision
Scar Contracture Release
Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
Autologous Skin Graft
Partial Thickness Skin Graft
Skin Transplant
Autograft Skin Transplant
Skin Grafting for Large Areas
Facial Skin Graft
Artificial Skin Graft
Wound Covering Application
Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
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:
Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
Leg Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
Also known as:
Deep Wound Cleaning
Muscle Debridement
Fascia Debridement
Surgical Wound Debridement
Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
Muscle Cleaning Procedure
Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
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)
11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
Surgery
Wound Bed Preparation
Burn Eschar Excision
Scar Contracture Release
Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
Breast Tissue Expander Placement
Breast Reconstruction
Breast implant exchange
Breast reconstruction second stage
Expander removal and implant placement
Permanent breast implant surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Areola Reconstruction
Breast Nipple Surgery
Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
Surgery
Wound Debridement for Graft
Burn Scar Release Surgery
Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
Fat Transfer
Liposuction with Fat Injection
Body Fat Graft
Autologous Fat Injection
Liposuction Fat Grafting
Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Simple Mastectomy
Mastectomy
Complete Mastectomy
Breast Removal Surgery
Total Mastectomy
Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
Breast Reinforcement Implant
Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
49617: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-5377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Lee in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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 1629265657.
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. Edward Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Plastic Surgeon near Newark, NJ.
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center 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
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Is Edward Lee accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Edward Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (973) 972-5377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Lee?
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