Dr. Samson Lee, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Bellevue, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology.
Dr. Lee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, 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 (425) 454-3938.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Samson Lee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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 Cleft Palate/Lip, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Surgery, Nose Job/Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Skin Cancer/Facial Reconstruction, Skin Cancer/Facial Reconstruction, Trauma-Face, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Bellevue/WA 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?
Fellowship: University of CA Davis Medical Center
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Otolaryngology | University of W/Dept of Otolaryngology/HNS
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lee board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Samson Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Lee speak?
Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lee treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Chronic sinus infection
Persistent sinus inflammation
Rhinosinusitis
Maxillary sinus inflammation
Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
J328: Other chronic sinusitis
J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
Head Lump or Swelling
Head Mass
Bump on Head
Head Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Also known as:
Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Rodent Ulcer
BCC
Basal Cell Carcinoma
BCC of Lip
Lip Skin Cancer
Rodent Ulcer of Lip
ICD-10 Codes:
C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
C44310: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
C4401: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip
Also known as:
Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
Bone Disease
Skin Condition
Bone tumor of unknown nature
Skin lesion of unknown type
Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
Scars
Hypertrophic Scarring
Keloid Scars
Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
Nose and Sinus Disorder
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Nasal problems
Sinus problems
Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
Deviated Septum
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Crooked nose septum
Nasal blockage
Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Turbinate hypertrophy
Swollen turbinates
Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
Scalp BCC
Neck BCC
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
Facial SCC
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
Face Skin Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
Also known as:
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergy
Nasal allergy
Chronic allergy symptoms
Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
Cancer Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Cancer
Post-cancer surgery care
Oncology aftercare
Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
Head Laceration
Wounds and Injuries
Head Cut
Deep Head Cut
Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
Larynx Swelling
Throat Disorder
Swollen voice box
Laryngeal edema
Throat swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
J384: Edema of larynx
Also known as:
Acquired Nose Deformity
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Nose shape change
Deformed nose
Nasal deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
M950: Acquired deformity of nose
Also known as:
Nasal Bone Fracture
Fractures
Nose Injuries and Disorder
Broken Nose
Nose Bone Break
Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Lee perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
Intralesional Injection
Lesion Injection Therapy
Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
Local Flap Surgery
Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Rearrangement
Local Flap Reconstruction
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)
Also known as:
Skin Flap Procedure for Face
Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Facial Skin Flap Surgery
Flap delay surgery
Flap division and inset
Facial skin flap
Paramedian forehead flap
Axial pattern flap
Forehead reconstruction
Tubed pedicle flap
Skin flap reconstruction
Local skin transfer
Pedicle Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer (Face)
Reconstructive Flap Surgery
CPT Codes:
15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral
Also known as:
Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
Facial Tissue Reconstruction
Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
Local Flap Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
Facial Reconstruction
Adjacent tissue flap surgery
Eyelid reconstruction
Nose reconstruction
Lip reconstruction
Myocutaneous Flap
Fasciocutaneous Flap
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions
Large Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
Benign Skin Growth Destruction
Skin Lesion Excision
Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
Vascular Lesion Destruction
Cutaneous Lesion Removal
Laser Skin Treatment
Skin Growth Removal
Facial Lesion Excision
Ear Lesion Removal
Lip Lesion Surgery
Benign Growth Removal (Face)
CPT Codes:
17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
17106: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); less than 10 sq cm
11446: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
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:
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
Full Thickness Skin Graft
Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
Facial Skin Graft
Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
Full Thickness Graft for Face
Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
Artificial Skin Graft
Wound Covering Application
Skin Replacement Surgery
Facial skin graft
Hand skin graft
Neck skin graft
Genital skin graft
Autologous Skin Graft
Partial Thickness Skin Graft
Skin Transplant
Free Skin Graft
Dermal Graft
Ear Reconstruction Graft
Nose Reconstruction Graft
Full Thickness Composite Graft
Complex Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
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
15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
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)
15241: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; Each Additional 20 Sq Cm, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
Adjacent tissue transfer
Local flap surgery
Skin rearrangement
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Surgery
Skin Rearrangement Procedure
Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
Complex Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure
Surgical Skin Repair
Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
Deep Torso Laceration Repair
Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
Facial Dermabrasion
Skin Sanding (Face)
Segmental Face Dermabrasion
Facial Skin Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
15781: Dermabrasion; segmental, face
Also known as:
Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
Genital Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 454-3938 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in Bellevue, WA?
Dr. Lee in Bellevue, WA 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 1043294655.
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. Samson Lee's specialty?
Dr. Lee is a Otolaryngologist near Bellevue, WA.
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Lee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samson Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Issaquah Campus 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 Samson Lee accepting new patients in Bellevue, WA?
Yes, Dr. Samson Lee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samson Lee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (425) 454-3938 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samson Lee?
Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (425) 454-3938 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samson Lee have?
Dr. Samson Lee is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.