Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Young-Jik Lee, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Young-Jik Lee is an internal medicine specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 19,666 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 $17,522 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 773 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$17,522 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗19,666
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$69
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
10,033 | $76 | $120 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
4,421 | $53 | $170 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
675 | $85 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
555 | $140 | $250 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
435 | $90 | $160 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
416 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
412 | $99 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
401 | $1 | $30 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
379 | $32 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
379 | $33 | $35 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
240 | $30 | $85 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
219 | $108 | $300 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
132 | $29 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
103 | $140 | $200 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
101 | $13 | $80 |
| 5% dextrose/normal saline (500 ml = 1 unit) | 98 | $1 | $60 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 89 | $176 | $250 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
75 | $107 | $300 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
70 | $3 | $20 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
46 | $56 | $90 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
42 | $37 | $80 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
39 | $3 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
35 | $123 | $300 |
| Lactated Ringer's infusion, up to 1000 cc Intravenous administration of Lactated Ringer's solution, a fluid used to replace fluids and electrolytes, in amounts up to 1000 cubic centimeters. |
34 | $2 | $60 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
32 | $131 | $150 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
32 | $33 | $50 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
31 | $149 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
29 | $178 | $300 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
27 | $50 | $90 |
| Rib X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body using two different angles. |
21 | $34 | $70 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
21 | $35 | $100 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
18 | $43 | $100 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $241 | $400 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $32 | $80 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
5.1% medium
94.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,522
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,503/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
773
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
$1,366
2023
$1,182
2022
$1,618
2021
$3,165
2020
$2,440
2019
$3,757
2018
$3,993
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$314
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$209
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$94
Ardelyx, Inc.
$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$85
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$75
Almatica Pharma LLC
$56
Lilly USA, LLC
$49
VIVUS LLC
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$27
Alvogen Inc
$27
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,034
Amgen Inc.
$1,572
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,445
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,370
PFIZER INC.
$1,032
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$893
ABBVIE INC.
$799
Novo Nordisk Inc
$716
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$691
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$476
AbbVie, Inc.
$431
AbbVie Inc.
$377
Allergan Inc.
$375
Radius Health, Inc.
$355
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$349
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$343
Lilly USA, LLC
$334
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$319
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$287
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$277
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$256
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$254
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$179
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$148
Shire North American Group Inc
$129
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$105
Eisai Inc.
$100
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$94
Ardelyx, Inc.
$93
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$93
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
Almatica Pharma LLC
$79
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$78
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$75
VIVUS LLC
$64
Allergan, Inc.
$57
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$56
Grifols USA, LLC
$50
Alvogen Inc
$48
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$46
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$36
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$36
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$27
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Corium, LLC
$24
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
DEXCOM, INC.
$23
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$22
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Egalet US Inc
$21
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
EISAI INC.
$19
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5,054
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DOCS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with 20 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 office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 10,033 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $17,522 from 66 companies across 773 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 internal medicine physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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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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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