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Psychiatry

James E. Lee, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, NC · Rutherfordton, NC · North Carolina

Summary

James E. Lee, MD (Psychiatry) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Columbus, NC and Rutherfordton, NC. NPI 1659402139. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James E. Lee, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Family Preservation Services of North Carolina LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James E. Lee work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James E. Lee at 2 hospitals: Advent Health Polk and Rutherford Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James E. Lee see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Asheville, NC and Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James E. Lee's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does James E. Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James E. Lee accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James E. Lee offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James E. Lee offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James E. Lee?
(828) 225-3100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James E. Lee's NPI number?
1659402139. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James E. Lee works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James E. Lee at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James E. Lee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James E. Lee as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Family Preservation Services of North Carolina LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Psychiatry doctors in North Carolina →

Other psychiatrists in Asheville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659402139
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians