Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Han Lee, MD
Dermatology · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Han Lee is a dermatology specialist in Glendale, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 5,952 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $8,984 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lee is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in CA
$8,984 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,952
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for dermatology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin | 2,400 | $1 | $2 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,084 | $6 | $11 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
511 | $70 | $135 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
294 | $39 | $104 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
240 | $92 | $179 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 229 | $380 | $640 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
173 | $417 | $1,047 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
141 | $69 | $159 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
127 | $531 | $986 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
104 | $222 | $657 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
95 | $365 | $615 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
67 | $1 | $1 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
65 | $272 | $616 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
62 | $85 | $166 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
55 | $35 | $88 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
47 | $827 | $1,398 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
35 | $239 | $724 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for a complex surgical repair of a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It is billed for each incremental 5-centimeter segment added to the primary procedure. |
33 | $115 | $193 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
31 | $47 | $79 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
31 | $104 | $190 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $45 | $85 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
22 | $888 | $1,507 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
20 | $145 | $262 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
19 | $127 | $427 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
15 | $79 | $266 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
13 | $973 | $1,637 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
12 | $105 | $193 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.6% high complexity
4.9% medium
93.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,283/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
413
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,025
2023
$1,812
2022
$1,367
2021
$858
2020
$682
2019
$1,214
2018
$1,026
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$734
GENZYME CORPORATION
$363
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$256
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$182
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$147
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$86
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$43
Biofrontera Inc.
$41
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 66.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,577
GENZYME CORPORATION
$946
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$708
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$673
Allergan, Inc.
$632
PFIZER INC.
$428
LEO Pharma Inc.
$423
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$328
Lilly USA, LLC
$312
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$256
AbbVie, Inc.
$251
AbbVie Inc.
$227
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$206
Allergan Inc.
$188
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$181
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$165
EPI Health, LLC
$149
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$141
Biofrontera Inc.
$119
Incyte Corporation
$106
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$75
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$70
Genentech USA, Inc.
$70
Almirall LLC
$69
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Celgene Corporation
$53
DERMIRA, INC.
$50
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$45
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$44
Guard Medical Inc.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$42
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$36
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
UCB, Inc.
$22
Merz North America, Inc.
$22
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$13
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
0.25% · ABSORICA LD · ACTIVA · ADBRY · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Absorica LD · Ameluz · Avar · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · ESKATA · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HALOG (Halcinonide Cream · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · Impoyz · JUBLIA · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · Mupirocin Cream · NPSEAL (5) · OPZELURA · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RHOFADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sumadan Wash · TALTZ · TETRIX · TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray · TREMFYA · ULTRAVATE · USP) 0.1% · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · Xolegel · ZILXI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Dermatologists in nearby ZIP areas
453
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lee is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lee experienced with photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 2,400 photodynamic therapy gel for precancerous skin services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $8,984 from 45 companies across 413 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lee's costs compare to other dermatologists in Glendale?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $83. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lee) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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