Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jason Lee, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Jason Lee is a vascular surgery physician in Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 864 Medicare services across 798 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $142,349 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 816 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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 42% volume in CA
$142,349 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗864
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for vascular surgery physician
798
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
149 | $30 | $258 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
82 | $19 | $288 |
| 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. |
72 | $120 | $524 |
| 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. |
64 | $54 | $150 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
54 | $48 | $618 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
52 | $18 | $4,663 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
49 | $29 | $407 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
42 | $119 | $802 |
| 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. |
36 | $91 | $260 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
25 | $16 | $236 |
| 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. |
17 | $160 | $757 |
| Artery stent insertion with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in an artery outside the heart, neck, brain, chest, or legs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure proper placement. |
16 | $286 | $10,414 |
| 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. |
16 | $76 | $194 |
| 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 | $128 | $454 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
15 | $72 | $492 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
15 | $42 | $2,270 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
15 | $33 | $872 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
15 | $77 | $597 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
14 | $105 | $4,090 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $75 | $1,502 |
| Open repair of abdominal aorta with grafts to kidney arteries Surgical repair of the abdominal aorta using a graft, including placement of grafts into arteries supplying the abdominal organs, with radiological review. |
13 | $1,186 | $12,201 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
13 | $58 | $2,021 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
13 | $316 | $3,528 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
13 | $30 | $397 |
| Descending aorta repair with graft insertion Surgical repair of the descending aorta involving the insertion of a graft and extensions to restore blood flow. |
12 | $1,072 | $13,622 |
| Aortic and groin artery graft repair, bilateral Surgical repair of the aorta below the kidneys and groin arteries using a graft to restore blood flow. This procedure is performed for conditions other than rupture and includes radiologist review. |
11 | $1,208 | $5,846 |
| Radiologist review of descending aorta graft repair A radiologist reviews medical images to assess the repair of the descending aorta, including the insertion of a graft and extensions. |
11 | $240 | $2,686 |
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.
7.5% high complexity
50.2% medium
42.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$142,349
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,336/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
816
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
$92,963 (65.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$42,998 (30.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,388 (4.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$50,564
2023
$20,643
2022
$36,571
2021
$8,498
2020
$10,520
2019
$7,301
2018
$8,253
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$43,808
Cook Incorporated
$3,100
Cook Medical LLC
$2,215
Artivion, Inc.
$447
Penumbra, Inc.
$290
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$204
Boston Scientific Corporation
$171
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Teleflex LLC
$57
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$109,100
Cook Medical LLC
$12,907
Cook Incorporated
$8,979
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,467
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,385
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,927
Artivion, Inc.
$1,417
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$699
NuVasive, Inc.
$648
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$500
Cook Research Incorporated
$361
Boston Scientific Corporation
$220
Bolton Medical Inc
$142
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
HeartFlow, Inc.
$91
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$90
Endologix, Inc.
$89
EKOS Corporation
$60
Teleflex LLC
$57
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$40
Surmodics, Inc.
$31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALIF · AMDS-Ascyrus Medical · Abre · BIOFLO · C3 Delivery System · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ACCESSORIES · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL BALLOON-EXPANDING STENT · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL CUSTOM MADE DEVICE · COOK MEDICAL SELF-EXPANDING STENT · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · COOK MEDICAL ZENITH · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Advanced Tech · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Aortic Intervention · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Thoracic · Cook Medical Zenith · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Dryseal Flex Sheath · Dryseal Sheath with Lubricious C · E-nside TAAA · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endurant · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · Grafts · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · HawkOne · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo · Indigo System · InterGard · Jotec Products · LUNDERQUIST · Lunderquist · MANTA · Penumbra System · Product in Development · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Smart Coil · Sublime Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia · Vascular · ZENITH · ZENITH ALPHA · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · Zenith · Zenith Spiral-Z · Zilver PTX · iCAST
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 (65%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for vascular surgery physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER
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 consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% 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 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 149 ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral 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 $142,349 from 22 companies across 816 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 vascular surgery physicians in Palo Alto?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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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