Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Danny Lee, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Orange, 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. Danny Lee is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orange, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,171 Medicare services across 954 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $14,692 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 280 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ 1,171 Medicare services
$14,692 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,171
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in CA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
954
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~84 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 (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. |
206 | $70 | $245 |
| 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. |
187 | $12 | $39 |
| 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. |
115 | $136 | $447 |
| 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. |
81 | $6 | $22 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
57 | $22 | $69 |
| 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. |
51 | $66 | $185 |
| 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. |
36 | $141 | $514 |
| 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. |
34 | $37 | $154 |
| 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. |
31 | $100 | $266 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
30 | $89 | $735 |
| 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. |
30 | $107 | $345 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $3 | $188 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
25 | $87 | $302 |
| 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. |
24 | $6 | $75 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
23 | $20 | $70 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
23 | $72 | $230 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
22 | $408 | $1,357 |
| 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. |
19 | $92 | $302 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
17 | $59 | $13,505 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $56 | $194 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
15 | $71 | $862 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
15 | $755 | $2,871 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
13 | $386 | $1,261 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $89 | $428 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
12 | $376 | $1,203 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
12 | $8 | $13 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
12 | $10 | $41 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
11 | $754 | $2,398 |
| 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. |
11 | $109 | $350 |
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.
15.1% high complexity
5.0% medium
79.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,692
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,099/year across 7 years
Top 22% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
280
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
$14,504 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$188 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,538
2023
$1,462
2022
$4,159
2021
$909
2020
$317
2019
$4,694
2018
$612
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips North America LLC
$986
Abbott Laboratories
$685
Medtronic, Inc.
$220
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$174
Boston Scientific Corporation
$122
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$77
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$37
Amgen Inc.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,508
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,760
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,283
Philips North America LLC
$986
Boston Scientific Corporation
$740
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$615
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$585
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$469
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$205
AtriCure, Inc.
$180
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$174
CVRx, Inc.
$157
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$79
Amgen Inc.
$78
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$64
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
PFIZER INC.
$28
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$18
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5060) Imaging · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (BS2) LM Undivided · AMVUTTRA · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisor Catheter · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BOTOX · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · Belbuca · CAMZYOS · CARDIOBLATE · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · DiamondTemp · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · EP-4 Cardiac Stimulator · EP-WorkMate Claris System · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · NAPRELAN · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Optimizer · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Soundstar · Tendril Pacing Lead · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Zio monitor
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
332
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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.
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 206 office visit, established patient (20-29 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 $14,692 from 32 companies across 280 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 Orange?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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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