Lee Kaback, MD
NPI 1518976174 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Kaback, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1518976174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518976174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13229 (RI)
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
1,571 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 | 424 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 288 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $121 |
| Mri Scan of Arm Joint Without Contrast73221 | 156 | $99 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 146 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Elbow, Minimum of 3 Views73080 | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 61 | 40 |
| Mupirocin | 56 | 55 |
| Methylprednisolone | 46 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin | 27 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 17 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,838 across 39 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-05-29
- Certified
- 2025-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Kaback's NPI number?
- Lee Kaback's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518976174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Kaback's specialty?
- Lee Kaback is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Kaback located?
- Lee Kaback's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1474.
- What is Lee Kaback's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Kaback is (518) 489-2663.
- Does Lee Kaback accept Medicare?
- Lee Kaback is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Kaback's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Kaback's NPI (1518976174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.