Richard Lee, MD
NPI 1497757165 · Nephrology Physician · Palatine, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lee, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Palatine, IL (NPI 1497757165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497757165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036106996 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lee's NPI number?
- Richard Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497757165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lee's specialty?
- Richard Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lee located?
- Richard Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 617 S Arcadia St, Palatine, IL 60067-5500.
- What is Richard Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lee is (847) 217-9689.
- Does Richard Lee accept Medicare?
- Richard Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lee's NPI (1497757165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.