Kai Lee, MD
NPI 1720166556 · Neurology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kai Lee, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1720166556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720166556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87023 (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
1,004 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 548 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 70 | $204 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 66 | $210 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 59 | $274 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 51 | $93 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 250 | 79 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 185 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 160 | 52 |
| Levetiracetam | 124 | 35 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 110 | 26 |
| Lamotrigine | 67 | 18 |
| Memantine Hcl | 62 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,100 across 46 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kai Lee's NPI number?
- Kai Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720166556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kai Lee's specialty?
- Kai Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kai Lee located?
- Kai Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2443.
- What is Kai Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kai Lee is (925) 602-7060.
- Does Kai Lee accept Medicare?
- Kai Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kai Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Kai Lee's NPI (1720166556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.