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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Steven A. Lee-Kong, MD

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · North Bergen, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Steven A. Lee-Kong, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (551) 996-5045. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Steven A. Lee-Kong had 194 Original Medicare patients and 420 services. NPI 1134353592. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Colorectal surgeon (Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology))
  • Address: 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · Directions
  • Phone: (551) 996‑5045
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, Palisades Medical Center
  • Group practice: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven A. Lee-Kong, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Steven A. Lee-Kong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven A. Lee-Kong 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 Steven A. Lee-Kong see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 194 Original Medicare patients and 420 services for Steven A. Lee-Kong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Steven A. Lee-Kong's NPI number?
1134353592. 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 Steven A. Lee-Kong, 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 patients194
Services billed to Medicare420
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)60 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)51 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)39 services
  5. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)26 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Diabetes36%

Hospitals where Steven A. Lee-Kong works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven A. Lee-Kong 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.

  • Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
  • Palisades Medical CenterNorth Bergen, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310003

Practice locations

Addresses where Steven A. Lee-Kong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven A. Lee-Kong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Hackensack

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134353592
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians