Fred Lee, M.D.
NPI 1275850844 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Plano, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fred Lee, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Plano, TX (NPI 1275850844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275850844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R2654 (TX)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
499 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 101 | $223 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $129 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 53 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 48 | $183 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$779 across 7 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 (4)
- 7777 Forest Ln Ste B216Dallas, TX 75230-6810Phone: (972) 696-0030Fax: (972) 696-0037
- 5860 Frisco Square Blvd, Suite 2200Frisco, TX 75034Phone: (972) 696-0030Fax: (972) 696-0037
- 6750 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 257Irving, TX 75039-2875Phone: (972) 696-0030Fax: (972) 696-0037
- 4510 Medical Center Dr Ste 302Mckinney, TX 75069-1603Phone: (972) 696-0030Fax: (972) 696-0037
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-22
- Last updated
- 2019-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fred Lee's NPI number?
- Fred Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275850844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fred Lee's specialty?
- Fred Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fred Lee located?
- Fred Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 4001 W 15th St Ste 425, Plano, TX 75093-5848.
- What is Fred Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fred Lee is (972) 696-0030.
- Does Fred Lee accept Medicare?
- Fred Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fred Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Fred Lee's NPI (1275850844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.