Chong Lee, MD
NPI 1497855647 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Weston, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chong Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Weston, WI (NPI 1497855647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497855647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43570 (WI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,132 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 | 372 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 198 | $35 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 194 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 131 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 121 | $73 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 105 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 275 | 265 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 273 | 109 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 132 | 70 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 30 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | — |
| Furosemide | 22 | 13 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,692 across 32 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2010-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chong Lee's NPI number?
- Chong Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497855647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chong Lee's specialty?
- Chong Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chong Lee located?
- Chong Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 3501 Cranberry Blvd, Weston, WI 54476.
- What is Chong Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chong Lee is (715) 847-3600.
- Does Chong Lee accept Medicare?
- Chong Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chong Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Chong Lee's NPI (1497855647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.