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Dr. Richard Lee, MD
Nephrology* Age 49
Dr. Richard Lee, MD
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Nephrologist in Paramount, CA.
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Paramount, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Nephrologist in Paramount, CA.

About Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Dr. Lee graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Nephrologist in Paramount, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Lee's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lee also speaks Chinese. Dr. Lee is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Hypertension
Hyperkalemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
End-Stage Renal Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Hypokalemia
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypercalcemia
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Vasculitis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Southern CA Value HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Aetna
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Basic HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    EnhancedCare Small Group PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Vivity CA HMO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Premium
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Richard Lee, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Wellcare Medical Group
    16415 Colorado Ave Ste 208, Paramount, CA 90723

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Oct 14, 2025
I have seeing Dr Lee for over 10 years since I turned senior. He not only addresses my medical concerns but also emphasizes the diet and exercise as daily routine. He let me realize that the best doctor for me is myself, because it is my body. He acts as a teacher to instruct me how to take good care of it.That is why he is a good doctor. I am aging but I know I can stay healthy under his care.
— Oct 14, 2025
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Meet Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Lee's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Lee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lee's profile.

Dr. Richard Lee, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Keck Hospital of USC, City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center and UCI Health-Placentia Linda.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lee, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Lee, MD Practices

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

  • City of Hope Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center

    3700 South St, Lakewood, CA

  • Los Alamitos Medical Center

    3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA

  • UCI Health-Placentia Linda

    1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA

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