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Dr. Paul C Lee, MD

(Dr. Paul Choong Hwan Lee, MD)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

9894 Garden Grove Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA 92844

(714) 539-3232

Dr. Paul C Lee, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Paul C Lee, MD is affiliated with Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center.

Office Locations

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center

1010 S Brookhurst Road
Fullerton, CA 92833

(714) 539-3232

(714) 539-3555

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9894 Garden Grove Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA 92844

(714) 539-3232

(714) 539-3555

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

In 2023, Dr. Paul C Lee, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, and lens replacement surgery 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 Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

extraocular surgery

fundus photography

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Paul C Lee, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, extraocular surgery, fundus photography, laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

epilation for trichiasis

eye procedures

By Affordability:

A-scan

epilation for trichiasis

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Paul C Lee, MD performed more epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A-scan, epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), eyelid procedures, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion 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. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
cyst removal	51
doctor visit	4254
excision	137
eye procedures	2608
foreign body removal	108
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	541
laser treatment	137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
cyst removal	51
doctor visit	3894
excision	134
eye procedures	3143
foreign body removal	170
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	489
laser treatment	153
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	581
Female	960

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1429
Other	86
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	688
From 75 to 84	652
85 and over	174
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
cyst removal	34
doctor visit	4376
excision	53
eye procedures	3463
foreign body removal	124
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	497
laser treatment	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	135

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	611
Female	1031

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1517
Other	99
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	692
85 and over	198
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	57
Dementia	12
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
cyst removal	17
doctor visit	4272
excision	29
eye procedures	3379
foreign body removal	92
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	380
laser treatment	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1222
Female	2112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	3092
Other	192
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1416
From 75 to 84	1452
85 and over	428
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	55
Dementia	13
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
cyst removal	13
doctor visit	4274
excision	33
eye procedures	3675
foreign body removal	82
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	337
laser treatment	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	1063

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1570
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	619
From 75 to 84	797
85 and over	244
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
cyst removal	17
doctor visit	4192
excision	29
eye procedures	4192
foreign body removal	64
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	387
laser treatment	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	1089

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1549
Other	117
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	819
85 and over	267
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
cyst removal	14
doctor visit	3951
excision	26
eye procedures	4508
foreign body removal	30
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	388
laser treatment	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	1085

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1567
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	581
From 75 to 84	826
85 and over	273
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	3667
eye procedures	4402
foreign body removal	34
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	258
laser treatment	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	601
Female	1087

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1552
Other	113
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	820
85 and over	292
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	2529
eye procedures	3207
foreign body removal	17
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	184
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	869

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1243
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	662
85 and over	249
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	3095
eye procedures	3981
foreign body removal	22
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	96
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	541
Female	962

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1367
Other	104
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	758
85 and over	290
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	2908
eye procedures	3862
foreign body removal	19
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	100
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	900

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	1254
Other	85
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	679
85 and over	301
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fullerton, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	30
cyst removal	28
doctor visit	3764
excision	63
eye procedures	3674
foreign body removal	69
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	332
laser treatment	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1014
Male	578

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1467
Non-Hispanic White	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	99

**Age**
85 and over	246
75 to 84	741
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	581

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul C Lee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul C Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	27
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul C Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul C Lee, MD has an average of 2.13 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul C Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

2.13

Overall Rating

(8 Ratings)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$38,285 VisuMax $38,147	$137
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$571 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $412	VECTRIS $126	RESTORE $33
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$428 CEQUA $331	XELPROS $66	CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% $16	Bromsite $16
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$415 VisuMax $415
Alcon Vision LLC	$388 CLAREON $170	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $99	Rocklatan $75	ORA System VerifEye $45
Other	$1,620 ENVISTA $144	PROLENSA $140	COMBIGAN $111	Optics $109	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $102	Other $1,014

**Types of Payments**
Gift	$34,466
Food and Beverage	$5,736
Travel and Lodging	$1,316
Education	$190

Biography

Dr. Paul Lee is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). His average rating from his patients is 2.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Lee is professionally affiliated with Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center.