Walter Lee, M.D.
NPI 1851705594 · Anesthesiology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Lee, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1851705594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851705594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10050297 (TX)
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
12 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.
$211 across 2 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
- 2014-06-19
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Lee's NPI number?
- Walter Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851705594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Lee's specialty?
- Walter Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Lee located?
- Walter Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd # 2-A, Galveston, TX 77555-0591.
- What is Walter Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Lee is (409) 772-1221.
- Does Walter Lee accept Medicare?
- Walter Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Lee's NPI (1851705594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.