Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andy Lee, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Andy Lee is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 807 Medicare services across 673 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $37,473 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ 807 Medicare services
$37,473 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗807
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in CA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
673
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
107 | $12 | $103 |
| 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. |
101 | $79 | $430 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
90 | $102 | $454 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
51 | $140 | $964 |
| 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. |
51 | $54 | $291 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 48 | $9 | $124 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
45 | $7 | $37 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
35 | $21 | $118 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
33 | $6 | $35 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
32 | $68 | $326 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer A wearable device records blood pressure readings over a period of one day or longer. A healthcare provider reviews the data, interprets the results, and provides a written report. |
26 | $16 | $82 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $5 | $55 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
17 | $16 | $99 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
17 | $11 | $65 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
17 | $85 | $481 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
17 | $64 | $419 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
17 | $28 | $178 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
16 | $19 | $404 |
| 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. |
16 | $114 | $619 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $15 | $103 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $111 | $597 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $22 | $117 |
| 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 | $149 | $882 |
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.
12.3% high complexity
23.0% medium
64.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,473
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,353/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
156
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
$21,536 (57.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,938 (42.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,430
2023
$30,409
2022
$1,035
2021
$663
2020
$11
2019
$1,204
2018
$2,721
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$750
ABIOMED
$262
Novo Nordisk Inc
$199
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$132
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15,938
Eli Lilly and Company
$13,314
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,955
Abbott Laboratories
$1,828
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$966
ABIOMED
$626
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$597
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$533
Novo Nordisk Inc
$475
Amgen Inc.
$277
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$160
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Ancora Heart, Inc.
$132
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$83
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$66
Allergan Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Terumo Medical Corporation
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 83.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIO-SEAL · AccuCinch · Adapta · Adempas · BRILINTA · Biktarvy · CHANTIX · COMBIGAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUMIGAN · MK-1242 · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Verquvo · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system
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 (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
249
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
0.0 mi
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 in the top 11% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lee experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 107 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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 $37,473 from 24 companies across 156 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 cardiologists in Newport Beach?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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 →
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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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