Nick Lee, MD
NPI 1598881179 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nick Lee, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1598881179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598881179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A61218 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10,643 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,927 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,853 | $98 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 801 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 735 | $138 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 610 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 247 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 926 | 208 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 854 | 184 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 775 | 243 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 730 | 164 |
| Gabapentin | 681 | 219 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 623 | 139 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,164 across 229 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
- 2007-03-22
- Last updated
- 2014-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nick Lee's NPI number?
- Nick Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598881179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nick Lee's specialty?
- Nick Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nick Lee located?
- Nick Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 809 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2394.
- What is Nick Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nick Lee is (213) 346-9982.
- Does Nick Lee accept Medicare?
- Nick Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nick Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Nick Lee's NPI (1598881179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.