Dr Richard Lee, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Dr Richard Lee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Swedish Health Services and his current practice location is 1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110, Seattle, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 320-7300.

Dr Richard Lee is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD60923024) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437476934.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Lee, MD
1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110,
Seattle, WA 98122-5643
(206) 320-7300
(206) 320-4698



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Lee
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110, Seattle, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Lee graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437476934
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/13/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254649106
  • Enrollment ID: I20190509000241

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Lee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437476934NPI-NPPES
1437476934MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD60923024 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Swedish Health Services0244138196834

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Entity NameSwedish Health Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689612954
PECOS PAC ID: 0244138196
Enrollment ID: O20031230000187

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124270715
PECOS PAC ID: 8325100480
Enrollment ID: O20081224000111

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Lee, MD
1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110,
Seattle, WA 98122-5643

Ph: (206) 320-4476
Dr Richard Lee, MD
1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110,
Seattle, WA 98122-5643

Ph: (206) 320-7300

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