Karen Lee, MD
NPI 1518352970 · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Lee, MD is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1518352970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518352970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A154276 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 2 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 (1)
- 3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123-4223Phone: (858) 966-5811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-06-02
- Certified
- 2021-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Lee's NPI number?
- Karen Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518352970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Lee's specialty?
- Karen Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Lee located?
- Karen Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123-4223.
- What is Karen Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Lee is (858) 966-5811.
- Does Karen Lee accept Medicare?
- Karen Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Lee's NPI (1518352970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.