Sunghoon Lee, M.D.
Sunghoon Lee is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Springfield, MO with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sunghoon Lee, M.D. has practiced neurological surgery for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1229 E Seminole St Suite 220, Springfield, MO 65804-2227
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better75.52%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+70.4 pts)
75.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
181
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
215
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
572
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$146 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Sunghoon Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Yale School of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
Po Box 505164, Saint Louis, MO 63150-5164
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Sunghoon Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sunghoon Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Springfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunghoon Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Springfield, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (417) 820-5150.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1229 E Seminole St Suite 220, Springfield, MO 65804-2227
Mailing Address
Po Box 505164, Saint Louis, MO 63150-5164
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