Richard Lee, MD
NPI 1780761353 · Nephrology Physician · Paramount, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Lee, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Paramount, CA (NPI 1780761353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780761353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A85452 (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
369 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 | 120 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $99 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 78 | $9 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 20 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 19 | $140 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 306 | 133 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 115 |
| Losartan Potassium | 214 | 86 |
| Metformin Hcl | 148 | 66 |
| Furosemide | 102 | 36 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 89 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2010-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Lee's NPI number?
- Richard Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780761353, 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 Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Lee located?
- Richard Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 16415 Colorado Ave Ste 208, Paramount, CA 90723-5054.
- What is Richard Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Lee is (562) 531-0015.
- 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 (1780761353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.