Joseph Lee, M.D.
NPI 1417480948 · Family Medicine Physician · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lee, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1417480948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417480948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164201 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 375 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 176 | 28 |
| Empagliflozin/Metformin Hclbrand: Synjardy Xr | 166 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 165 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 163 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 143 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 706 Peach StCorning, CA 96021-3355Phone: (530) 690-2827
- 875 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 92020-5714Phone: (619) 205-4585
- 4800 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905-2709Phone: (915) 215-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-11
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lee's NPI number?
- Joseph Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417480948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lee's specialty?
- Joseph Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lee located?
- Joseph Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913-1800.
- What is Joseph Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lee is (858) 499-2707.
- Does Joseph Lee accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lee's NPI (1417480948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.