Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. James Lee, MD
Surgery Physician in New York, NY · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1245278498
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James Lee
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8, New York, NY, 10032
Phone (212) 342-1734
Fax (212) 342-5754
Enumeration date Jun 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 22, 2026
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02768894 | Medicaid | NY | - |
| P01041206 | Other | NY | RAIL ROAD MEDICARE |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for James Lee?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Lee is 1245278498, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Lee practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in New York, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-01-22.