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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 Medicare 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 a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Lee typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Lee typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
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
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 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.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
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, Providence Holy Cross 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
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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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