Choo Lee, M.D.
NPI 1649271818 · Specialist · Sonora, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Choo Lee, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Sonora, CA (NPI 1649271818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649271818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00A447320 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,144 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 656 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 463 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 247 | $222 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 149 | $100 |
| Assessment of and Care Planning for Patient With Impaired Thought Processing, Typically 60 Minutes99483 | 90 | $254 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Trunk Or Head Muscles |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Primidone | 186 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 173 | 49 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 153 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 102 | 14 |
| Memantine Hcl | 82 | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 64 | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,523 across 59 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2012-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Choo Lee's NPI number?
- Choo Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649271818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Choo Lee's specialty?
- Choo Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Choo Lee located?
- Choo Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 Guzzi Ln, Sonora, CA 95370-5288.
- What is Choo Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Choo Lee is (209) 533-3955.
- Does Choo Lee accept Medicare?
- Choo Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Choo Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Choo Lee's NPI (1649271818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.