Dr Chevy Chu Lee, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Mcallen, TX

Dr Chevy Chu Lee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Mcallen, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1913 S 1st St, Suite 100, Mcallen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 686-2464.

Dr Chevy Chu Lee is licensed to practice in Texas (license number E4477) 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 1861460651.

Contact Information

Dr Chevy Chu Lee, MD
1913 S 1st St, Suite 100,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1281
(956) 686-2464
(956) 686-5101

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chevy Chu Lee
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience49 Years
Location1913 S 1st St, Mcallen, Texas
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 Chevy Chu Lee attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861460651
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668547241
  • Enrollment ID: I20120404000645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chevy Chu Lee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861460651NPI-NPPES
0895542-02MedicaidTX
TXB146373OtherTXMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology E4477 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Chevy Chu Lee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChevy C. Lee, M.d., P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386870608
PECOS PAC ID: 7214058361
Enrollment ID: O20120320000257

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Chevy Chu Lee is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Chevy Chu Lee, MD
1913 S 1st St, Suite 100,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1281

Ph: (956) 686-2464
Dr Chevy Chu Lee, MD
1913 S 1st St, Suite 100,
Mcallen, TX 78503-1281

Ph: (956) 686-2464

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