Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Choo Lee, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Neurology) · Sonora, CA

  • NPI 1649271818
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
680 Guzzi Ln, Suite 202
Sonora, CA 953705288
(209) 533-3955
fax (209) 533-2168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2012
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #00A447320

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649271818. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,138
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$284,816
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 726 397 $130
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 484 255 $92
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 275 275 $223
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 128 76 $102
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 77 77 $114
95887 Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles 72 70 $88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 68 66 $182
95910 Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 65 62 $182
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 59 54 $66
95912 Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies 42 41 $257

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Sonora Specialist, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,523
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 9 $305.87
Emd Serono, INC. 5 $172.31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 6 $167.28
Pfizer INC. 8 $156.48
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 5 $134.13
Celgene Corporation 5 $99.00
Biogen, INC. 4 $95.77
Argenx US, INC. 3 $73.51
Abbvie INC. 4 $72.51
Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $64.60
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $53.13
Eisai INC. 2 $45.59
Kyowa Kirin, INC. 2 $42.20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 2 $40.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,521
Education
$2

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,158
Patients
288
Total drug cost
$121,039
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 179 46 $5,130
Memantine Hcl Generic 130 45 $5,440
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 125 29 $2,957
Primidone Generic 122 44 $2,083
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 85 14 $3,394
Donepezil Hcl Generic 73 21 $1,282
Pregabalin Generic 70 18 $2,714
Topiramate Generic 70 22 $903
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 59 22 $1,421
Levetiracetam Generic 48 14 $5,042

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Choo Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Choo Lee practices Specialist in Sonora, CA.
Where does Dr. Choo Lee practice?
Dr. Choo Lee practices at 680 Guzzi Ln, Sonora, CA 953705288. Office phone: 2095333955.
What is Dr. Choo Lee's NPI?
Dr. Choo Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649271818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Choo Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Choo Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Choo Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.