Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jai Lee, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Hemet, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1225 E LATHAM AVE, Hemet, CA 92543
9516528700
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1720007420 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jai Lee is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Hemet, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,152 Medicare services across 805 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $14,338 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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 in practice ▲ Top 43% volume in CA $14,338 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,152
Medicare services
Top 43% in CA for orthopedic surgery
805
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 Medicare services per year of practice

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.
333 $109 $211
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.
249 $93 $185
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.
126 $76 $148
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.
72 $30 $60
Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views
An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints.
71 $37 $72
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.
66 $31 $61
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
45 $33 $65
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
32 $34 $66
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
30 $32 $60
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
29 $25 $49
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.
21 $36 $72
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.
19 $37 $70
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
16 $68 $147
Cast removal
The procedure involves cutting off or removing a body cast, boot, or gauntlet.
16 $54 $106
Rib X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body using two different angles.
15 $34 $65
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $137 $318
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,338
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,048/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
119
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,466 (86.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,872 (13.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,094
2023
$2,398
2022
$2,067
2021
$1,012
2020
$331
2019
$3,300
2018
$3,136

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,540
Stryker Corporation
$302
Amgen Inc.
$190
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Bioventus LLC
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$3,898
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$3,392
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,872
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,329
ACUMED LLC
$1,177
Amgen Inc.
$623
Medtronic, Inc.
$327
Acumed LLC
$299
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$291
Sonex Health, Inc.
$207
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$207
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$162
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$101
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$95
Globus Medical, Inc.
$61
Ethicon US, LLC
$46
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
PFIZER INC.
$36
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$31
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$22
Bioventus LLC
$18
DJO, LLC
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ACTISHIELD CF · AIRCAST · ANTHEM · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AXSOS · AccuFill · Affixus · Ankle Plating System · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · Clavicle Plating System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · FREEDOM WRIST · GAMMA · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JOURNEY II · KRYSTEXXA · NA · OR3O Dual Mobility · PALACOS · PELVIS II · PICO · PRO · Polarus 3 Solution · Prolia · RELISTOR ORAL · REUNION · STRATAFIX · Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder · T-Fix · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VOQUEZNA · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
HEMET GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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 moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 333 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $14,338 from 27 companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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 orthopedic surgeons in Hemet?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →