Daniel Lee, MD
NPI 1659533115 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Lee, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1659533115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659533115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT182174 (PA)
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
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
627 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 145 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 141 | $97 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 92 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $134 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 60 | $47 |
| Injection Into Tendon at Attachment to Bone Or Muscle20551 | 47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 87 | 81 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 31 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 across 1 record (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
- 2008-06-26
- Last updated
- 2021-12-16
- Certified
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Lee's NPI number?
- Daniel Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659533115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Lee's specialty?
- Daniel Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Lee located?
- Daniel Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 12462 Putnam St Ste 402, Whittier, CA 90602-1049.
- What is Daniel Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Lee is (562) 789-5461.
- Does Daniel Lee accept Medicare?
- Daniel Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Lee's NPI (1659533115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.