Quick answers
- Does Gwo-Chin Lee accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gwo-Chin 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 Gwo-Chin Lee see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 709 Original Medicare patients and 1,467 services for Gwo-Chin Lee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gwo-Chin Lee's NPI number?
- 1477543072. 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 Gwo-Chin 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 | 709 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,467 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)349 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)269 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)91 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)79 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Gwo-Chin Lee works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gwo-Chin 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.
- Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 330270
Practice locations
Addresses where Gwo-Chin Lee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021 (646) 797‑8471
- 75 Great Pond RdSimsbury, CT 06070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gwo-Chin Lee as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- NY Society for the Relief of Ruptured and Crippled Maintaining183 clinicians in the group
- McLean Fund108 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in NY Society for the Relief of Ruptured and Crippled Maintaining
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 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) | 1477543072 |
| 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