Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lee, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · West Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Michael Lee is an orthopedic surgery specialist in West Hills, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 10,191 Medicare services across 2,015 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $1,938 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$1,938 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,191
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,015
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
3,681 | $20 | $39 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space. This procedure delivers 1 mg of the substance directly into the affected joint. |
1,880 | $8 | $15 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
1,173 | $10 | $18 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
644 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
485 | $75 | $129 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
310 | $101 | $216 |
| 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. |
282 | $36 | $56 |
| 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. |
213 | $105 | $188 |
| 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. |
192 | $46 | $89 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 177 | $17 | $34 |
| 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. |
162 | $129 | $249 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
132 | $58 | $134 |
| 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. |
116 | $31 | $49 |
| 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. |
101 | $35 | $55 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 94 | $83 | $129 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
71 | $42 | $68 |
| 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. |
69 | $36 | $57 |
| 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. |
67 | $31 | $54 |
| 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. |
60 | $30 | $49 |
| 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. |
54 | $33 | $48 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
39 | $34 | $53 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
39 | $25 | $42 |
| 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. |
31 | $81 | $164 |
| 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. |
21 | $32 | $47 |
| Short leg cast application Application of a cast to the lower leg to immobilize and support the area during healing. |
20 | $68 | $124 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
18 | $11 | $29 |
| 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. |
16 | $109 | $184 |
| Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient. |
16 | $35 | $50 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
14 | $45 | $86 |
| Knee arthroscopy with drilling or scraping A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to examine the knee joint. The surgeon uses instruments to drill or scrape tissue inside the joint. |
14 | $531 | $962 |
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 ↗$1,938
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $277/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in CA for orthopedic surgery
25
Companies
59
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
$1,938 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$200
2023
$77
2022
$100
2021
$261
2020
$83
2019
$241
2018
$976
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$87
DJO, LLC
$35
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$29
Bioventus LLC
$26
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 75.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$780
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$144
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$111
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$109
Bioventus LLC
$101
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$87
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$84
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$59
DJO, LLC
$35
Trice Medical, Inc.
$32
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$32
Micromed Inc
$30
Davol Inc.
$29
ERMI Inc.
$26
Horizon Pharma plc
$24
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$23
Vericel Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Biocomposites Inc
$20
PFIZER INC.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRCAST · DUEXIS · Dynasplint · EUFLEXXA · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · GELSYN 3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · MACI · MONOVISC · NONE · ORTHOVISC · PALACOS · PEAK · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SKYLINE · STRATAFIX · SYNVISC-ONE · Stimulan · TRITANIUM · VIMOVO · XTANDI · mi-eye
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
319
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCLA WEST VALLEY 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 3,681 physical therapy exercise, per 15 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 $1,938 from 25 companies across 59 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 West Hills?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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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