James Lee, MD
NPI 1245278498 · Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lee, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1245278498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245278498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90815 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
470 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 113 | $195 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 112 | $55 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Vein With Collection of Blood Sample36500 | 87 | $107 |
| Removal Or Exploration of Parathyroid Glands60500 | 82 | $1,045 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 27 | $257 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,742 across 6 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 (1)
- 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8New York, NY 10032-3729Phone: (212) 342-1734Fax: (212) 342-5754
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2026-01-22
- Certified
- 2026-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lee's NPI number?
- James Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245278498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lee's specialty?
- James Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lee located?
- James Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 10032-3729.
- What is James Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lee is (212) 342-1734.
- Does James Lee accept Medicare?
- James Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lee's NPI (1245278498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.