Sandy Lee, DO
NPI 1013404912 · Rheumatology Physician · La Palma, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandy Lee, DO is a Rheumatology Physician provider in La Palma, CA (NPI 1013404912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013404912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A17623 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
29 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 114 | 36 |
| Sulfasalazine | 41 | 12 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 31 | 11 |
| Allopurinol | 27 | — |
| Prednisone | 25 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 23 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 23 | — |
| Folic Acid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,642 across 74 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 11234 Anderson StLoma Linda, CA 92354-2804Phone: (909) 558-4074
- 2010 Zonal AveLos Angeles, CA 90033-1026Phone: (323) 409-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-16
- Last updated
- 2025-05-16
- Certified
- 2025-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandy Lee's NPI number?
- Sandy Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013404912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandy Lee's specialty?
- Sandy Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandy Lee located?
- Sandy Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 5451 La Palma Ave, La Palma, CA 90623-1728.
- What is Sandy Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandy Lee is (714) 670-1340.
- Does Sandy Lee accept Medicare?
- Sandy Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandy Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandy Lee's NPI (1013404912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.