Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ben Lee, D.O
Internal Medicine · Brighton, MI
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lee from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Ben Lee is an internal medicine specialist in Brighton, MI, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 4,273 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 $10,952 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 796 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.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in MI
$10,952 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,273
Medicare services
Top 3% in MI for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
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 (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. |
1,175 | $83 | $180 |
| 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. |
560 | $10 | $40 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
369 | $2 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
228 | $122 | $250 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
206 | $10 | $20 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
185 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
181 | $50 | $120 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
150 | $0 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
146 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
106 | $8 | $40 |
| 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. |
93 | $21 | $60 |
| 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. |
93 | $123 | $250 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
86 | $6 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
70 | $29 | $40 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
67 | $0 | $10 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 66 | $20 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
58 | $0 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
56 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
47 | $204 | $350 |
| Annual depression screening | 41 | $17 | $40 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $42 | $90 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
38 | $16 | $30 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $32 | $100 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
29 | $35 | $100 |
| 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. |
24 | $26 | $70 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
22 | $146 | $280 |
| 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. |
21 | $24 | $60 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $24 | $120 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
16 | $34 | $70 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $22 | $80 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $156 | $300 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $68 | $210 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
12 | $27 | $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.
1.6% high complexity
26.6% medium
71.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,952
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,565/year across 7 years
Top 7% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
796
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
$1,485
2023
$1,680
2022
$1,899
2021
$1,479
2020
$1,451
2019
$1,586
2018
$1,373
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$182
PFIZER INC.
$98
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$94
Exact Sciences Corporation
$79
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
ABIOMED
$24
CeQur Corporation
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,960
PFIZER INC.
$1,319
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,174
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,025
ABBVIE INC.
$845
Amgen Inc.
$612
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$591
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$432
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$393
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$380
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$314
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$251
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
AbbVie Inc.
$158
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$152
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$107
Exact Sciences Corporation
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$95
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$86
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$55
Bausch Health US, LLC
$55
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$55
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Allergan, Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$24
ABIOMED
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Bioventus LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
CeQur Corporation
$19
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Radius Health, Inc.
$15
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,720
County median income
$101,315
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HENRY FORD HEALTH BRIGHTON CENTER FOR RECOVERY
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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 3% in MI).
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 (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 1,175 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $10,952 from 44 companies across 796 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 Brighton?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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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