Derek Lee, M.D.
NPI 1437341328 · Internal Medicine Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Lee, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1437341328).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437341328
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N5804 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,826 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 689 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 405 | $164 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 282 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 241 | $108 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 209 | $203 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$203 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 | 42 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 39 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 32 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 15 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-14
- Last updated
- 2010-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Lee's NPI number?
- Derek Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437341328, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Lee's specialty?
- Derek Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Lee located?
- Derek Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712-7910.
- What is Derek Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Lee is (806) 224-5995.
- Does Derek Lee accept Medicare?
- Derek Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Lee's NPI (1437341328) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.