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Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Wales College of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, mucocele (mucous cyst), and more.

1140 W LA VETA AVENUE SUITE 520
ORANGE, CA 92868

(714) 543-2000

Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD is a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD is affiliated with Providence, St. Joseph Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, Children ’s Hospital of Orange County and La Veta Surgical Center.

Office Locations

1140 W LA VETA AVENUE SUITE 520
ORANGE, CA 92868

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Some issues Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic procedures

ear procedures

In 2024, Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD had a list price for diagnostic procedures, and ear procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD had a list price for minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

By Affordability:

acoustic reflex testing

acoustic reflex threshold testing

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech audiometry

speech reception threshold

threshold audiometry

tympanometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for acoustic reflex testing, acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, audiometry test, endoscopy, hearing evaluation, hearing test, immittance testing, nosebleed treatment, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), threshold audiometry, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	717
ear procedures	203
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	642
ear procedures	191
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	52
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	696
ear procedures	183
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	64
nosebleed treatment	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	663
ear procedures	168
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	76

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	726
ear procedures	266
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	786
ear procedures	274
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	86
minimally invasive procedures	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	70
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	762
ear procedures	251
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89
nosebleed treatment	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	782
ear procedures	258
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
nosebleed treatment	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	613
ear procedures	160
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	770
ear procedures	261
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	849
ear procedures	293
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
nosebleed treatment	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2023 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	926
ear procedures	181
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
nosebleed treatment	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA during 2024 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	868
ear procedures	183
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
nosebleed treatment	15

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated as a hospitalist in ORANGE, CA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

diagnostic procedures	164
doctor visit	753
ear procedures	220
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69
nosebleed treatment	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	327
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	9
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	15
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Wales College of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

St. Joseph Hospital

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

Children ’s Hospital of Orange County

La Veta Surgical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, Centivo, UFCM Health System and Health Net of California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

Aetna

TRICARE

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Cigna

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Providence

United Healthcare HMO

First Health

Prime Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

UnitedHealthcare

Centivo

UFCM Health System

Health Net of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ORANGE, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Su-Chong Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$846 Rhinology $776	TruDi Nav Cable $22	RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $15	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $12	RELIEVA SCOUT Multi-Sinus Dilation System $10	Other $12
Optinose US, Inc.	$780 Xhance $780
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$517 Propel $517
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$177 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $78	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $70	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$106 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $106
Other	$415 NUCALA $67	Simbrinza $48	Ciprodex $40	Ryaltris $36	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $29	Other $195

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,301
Travel and Lodging	$540

Biography

Dr. Edward Lee, who practices in Orange, CA, is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). These areas are among Dr. Lee's clinical interests: neck abscess, otosclerosis, and throat abscess. He is professionally affiliated with Providence and St. Joseph Hospital. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Wales College of Medicine, the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and Baylor College of Medicine and performed his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He can accept United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in ORANGE, CA.