Quick answers
- Does Wai S. Lee accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wai S. Lee accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Wai S. Lee see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 441 services for Wai S. Lee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wai S. Lee's NPI number?
- 1053334748. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Wai S. Lee, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 441 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)91 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)67 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)47 services
- Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope (45300)46 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)42 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes29%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)25%
Hospitals where Wai S. Lee works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wai S. Lee at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050060
Practice locations
Addresses where Wai S. Lee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 15 E Audubon DrFresno, CA 93720 (559) 433‑8000
- 205 E River Park Cir, Suite 460Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 261‑4500
- 2755 Herndon AveClovis, CA 93611 (559) 324‑4000
- 45 E River Park Pl W, Suite 104Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 320‑0530
- 45 E River Park Pl W, Suite 507Fresno, CA 93720
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wai S. Lee as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Partners504 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other colorectal surgeons in Fresno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053334748 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians