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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lee, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. 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 (865) 934-5800.
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
Is Dr. Lee board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Lee typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology 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 here.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Hematologic Disorders
- Immunological Disorders
- Autoimmune Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z862: Personal history of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Lee typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lee may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (865) 934-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Lee in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lee's office located?
Dr. Richard Lee's Primary Practice
1415 Old Weisgarber Rd Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 934-5800
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 1316947385.
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. Richard Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Knoxville, TN.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Richard Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Parkwest 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Lee accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (865) 934-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (865) 934-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lee have?
Dr. Richard Lee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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