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Dr. James Lee, MD

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Plastic Surgeon in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. James Lee, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lee completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (661) 414-5067.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry

    Is Dr. Lee board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James 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 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:

    • Granulomatous Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Granuloma
    • Granulomatous Dermatitis
    • Skin Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L929: Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    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:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    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:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 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)

    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:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Wound Skin Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    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:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    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:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy

    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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 414-5067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. James Lee's Primary Practice

    21311 Madrona Ave Ste 101

    Torrance, CA 90503

    (661) 414-5067

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    Dr. James Lee's Practice 2

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 261

    Mission Hills, CA 91345

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    Dr. James Lee's Practice 3

    26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 255

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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    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 1225065659.

    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. James Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Plastic Surgeon near Torrance, CA. 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. James Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall 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

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    Is James Lee accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (661) 414-5067 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (661) 414-5067 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Lee have?

    Dr. James Lee is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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