Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Lee, MD
Gastroenterology · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
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. John Lee is a gastroenterology specialist in Orange, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,596 Medicare services across 1,456 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $41,024 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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 15% volume in CA
$41,024 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,596
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for gastroenterology
1,456
Unique beneficiaries
$151
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
373 | $152 | $1,207 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
235 | $49 | $681 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
153 | $178 | $1,217 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
135 | $201 | $1,679 |
| 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. |
75 | $111 | $597 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
59 | $340 | $2,090 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
54 | $81 | $2,036 |
| Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct. |
49 | $391 | $2,176 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
45 | $276 | $1,498 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
40 | $98 | $696 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
38 | $59 | $1,028 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
35 | $93 | $578 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
32 | $100 | $886 |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids. |
28 | $223 | $1,710 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
25 | $242 | $1,701 |
| Endoscopic ligation of esophageal or gastric varices A procedure using a flexible endoscope to tie off dilated veins in the stomach or esophagus. |
22 | $197 | $1,174 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or bowel lining A procedure using a flexible endoscope to remove the tissue lining of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel. |
21 | $215 | $1,223 |
| Esophageal or gastric stent placement A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel to keep the passage open. |
21 | $139 | $986 |
| Esophageal sensation study by balloon distension This procedure evaluates how the esophagus senses pressure or stretching by inflating a small balloon within the esophagus. |
18 | $42 | $225 |
| Endoscopic destruction of esophagus, stomach, or bowel growth Removal of a polyp or growth in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the mouth to access and destroy the abnormal tissue. |
17 | $180 | $1,039 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
17 | $141 | $856 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
16 | $87 | $799 |
| Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue. |
16 | $215 | $1,978 |
| Stomach outlet dilation via endoscopy A flexible tube with a camera is used to widen the opening at the bottom of the stomach. This procedure helps relieve blockages or narrowing in the stomach outlet. |
15 | $90 | $792 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
15 | $162 | $994 |
| Radiologist review of digestive tract imaging A radiologist reviews images to guide the opening of the digestive tract. |
15 | $23 | $123 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
14 | $165 | $856 |
| Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination. |
13 | $14 | $1,530 |
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.
9.6% high complexity
55.8% medium
34.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,024
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,837/year across 6 years
Top 8% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
20
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$31,409 (76.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,000 (14.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,614 (8.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,000
2023
$3,206
2022
$252
2021
$2,589
2019
$9,257
2018
$22,719
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc.
$3,000
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ethicon Inc.
$29,159
Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc.
$6,000
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$2,335
Ambu A/S
$2,250
Cook Medical LLC
$458
ERBE USA Inc
$439
Covidien LP
$242
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
100NX · Beacon · DIFICID · ECHOTIP · ERBE · EVOTECH · HEMOSPRAY · PENTAX · STELARA
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 →
The majority of payments (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for gastroenterology in CA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
290
Per 100K population
9.2
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, 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 endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 373 endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel 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 $41,024 from 9 companies across 20 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 gastroenterologists in Orange?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $151. 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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