Ernest J Lee, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Schenectady, NY

Ernest J Lee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Schenectady, New York. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Albany Medical College and his current practice location is 624 Mcclellan St, Suite G01, Schenectady, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 347-5655.

Ernest J Lee is licensed to practice in New York (license number 193404) 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 1578645990.

Contact Information

Ernest J Lee, MD
624 Mcclellan St, Suite G01,
Schenectady, NY 12304-1020
(518) 347-5655
(518) 347-5656

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Physician's Profile

Full NameErnest J Lee
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience34 Years
Location624 Mcclellan St, Schenectady, New York
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:
  • Ernest J Lee attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578645990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183882327
  • Enrollment ID: I20120323000420

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ernest J Lee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578645990NPI-NPPES
110022226001OtherCDPHP
219HE1OtherEMPIRE BLUE CROSS
9083054OtherMVP
01572238MedicaidNY
5369702OtherAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 193404 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NYHospital
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WIHospital
Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Medical College1759293111915

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. Ernest J Lee allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEllis Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487644993
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607410
Enrollment ID: O20031103000406
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629008537
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20031125000386
Entity NameAlbany Medical College
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497921688
PECOS PAC ID: 1759293111
Enrollment ID: O20190320001621

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. Ernest J 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
Ernest J Lee, MD
624 Mcclellan St, Suite G01,
Schenectady, NY 12304-1020

Ph: (518) 347-5655
Ernest J Lee, MD
624 Mcclellan St, Suite G01,
Schenectady, NY 12304-1020

Ph: (518) 347-5655

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