Richard Lee, MD
NPI 1710157243 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lee, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1710157243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710157243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2008-01557 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,024 across 3 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
- 2008-03-12
- Last updated
- 2012-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lee's NPI number?
- Richard Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710157243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Lee's specialty?
- Richard Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lee located?
- Richard Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Richard Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lee is (919) 684-4855.
- Does Richard Lee accept Medicare?
- Richard Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Lee's NPI (1710157243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.