Karen Lee, M.D
NPI 1629124045 · Internal Medicine Physician · Elmhurst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Lee, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Elmhurst, NY (NPI 1629124045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629124045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 242926 (NY)
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
342 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 77 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 73 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $102 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 34 | $36 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 29 | $145 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,177 | 478 |
| Losartan Potassium | 771 | 160 |
| Metformin Hcl | 610 | 141 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 609 | 146 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 484 | 78 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 466 | 104 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,305 across 58 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
- 2007-01-26
- Last updated
- 2019-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Lee's NPI number?
- Karen Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629124045, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Lee located?
- Karen Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 8324 Cornish Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373-3794.
- What is Karen Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Lee is (718) 424-0770.
- 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 (1629124045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.