Wai-Kin Lee, MD
NPI 1629157375 · Nephrology Physician · South San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wai-Kin Lee, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in South San Francisco, CA (NPI 1629157375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629157375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A62586 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
49 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 49 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$87 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 83 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 56 | 23 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 49 | 27 |
| Calcium Acetate | 35 | 18 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 34 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 34 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wai-Kin Lee's NPI number?
- Wai-Kin Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629157375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wai-Kin Lee's specialty?
- Wai-Kin Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wai-Kin Lee located?
- Wai-Kin Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080-3208.
- What is Wai-Kin Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wai-Kin Lee is (650) 742-2000.
- Does Wai-Kin Lee accept Medicare?
- Wai-Kin Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wai-Kin Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Wai-Kin Lee's NPI (1629157375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.