Rick Lee, MD
NPI 1578529269 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Forest, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Lee, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Forest, VA (NPI 1578529269).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578529269
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101230590 (VA)
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
20 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
2,388 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 586 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 567 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 242 | $122 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 198 | $249 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 161 | $161 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 771 | 110 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 522 | 102 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 282 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 205 | 49 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 107 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 49 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 16 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
- 2006-04-22
- Last updated
- 2025-08-07
- Certified
- 2025-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Lee's NPI number?
- Rick Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578529269, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Lee's specialty?
- Rick Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Lee located?
- Rick Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 16830 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551.
- What is Rick Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Lee is (434) 515-2775.
- Does Rick Lee accept Medicare?
- Rick Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Lee's NPI (1578529269) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.