Gene Lee, M.D.
NPI 1568646974 · Specialist · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gene Lee, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1568646974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568646974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44797 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,847 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 693 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 249 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $84 |
| Ultrasound Scan to Determine Eye Length and Lens Power76519 | 126 | $45 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 113 | $492 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 109 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 335 | 104 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 235 | 164 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 201 | 149 |
| Ofloxacin | 191 | 138 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 110 | 47 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 100 | 88 |
| Timolol Maleate | 63 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$790 across 40 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
- 2007-12-20
- Last updated
- 2011-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gene Lee's NPI number?
- Gene Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568646974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gene Lee's specialty?
- Gene Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gene Lee located?
- Gene Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3130.
- What is Gene Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gene Lee is (423) 855-6800.
- Does Gene Lee accept Medicare?
- Gene Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gene Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Gene Lee's NPI (1568646974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.