Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Lee, MD
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Yorba Linda, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. David Lee is a pain medicine physician in Yorba Linda, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 5,696 Medicare services across 1,325 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $191,166 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 494 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$191,166 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,696
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
1,325
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,981 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,135 | $74 | $202 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
380 | $5 | $20 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
167 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
152 | $137 | $456 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
97 | $265 | $606 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
94 | $229 | $700 |
| 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. |
84 | $88 | $298 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
69 | $43 | $155 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
68 | $12 | $40 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
55 | $52 | $191 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
49 | $85 | $262 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
42 | $195 | $487 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
41 | $240 | $1,157 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
38 | $43 | $136 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
37 | $105 | $241 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $108 | $273 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
25 | $111 | $284 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
23 | $52 | $172 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
21 | $117 | $421 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
18 | $231 | $714 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
17 | $27 | $95 |
| 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. |
17 | $35 | $98 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
15 | $48 | $178 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
15 | $164 | $444 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
15 | $11 | $66 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
12 | $552 | $1,154 |
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 ↗$191,166
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $27,309/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
494
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$133,000 (69.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$44,036 (23.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,130 (7.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$51,206
2023
$40,317
2022
$46,788
2021
$43,563
2020
$6,646
2019
$563
2018
$2,084
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$18,158
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,007
MML US, Inc.
$12,510
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$6,305
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$500
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$281
Medtronic, Inc.
$177
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$145
PAINTEQ LLC
$78
Nevro Corp.
$27
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$90,967
MML US, Inc.
$56,684
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15,260
Medtronic, Inc.
$13,030
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$6,378
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$3,748
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,317
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$856
Nevro Corp.
$580
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$500
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$452
PAINTEQ LLC
$452
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$204
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$150
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$145
Amgen Inc.
$136
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$73
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$31
Eisai Inc.
$25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Egalet US Inc
$19
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$18
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
Vertiflex, Inc.
$16
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$1
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · ARYMO ER · Aimovig · Amitiza · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Dayvigo · ETERNA · Evoke · Evoke SCS · Evzio · Fixate · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · Horizant · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · IonicRF Generator · MONOVISC · Morphabond ER · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OCTRODE · ORTHOVISC · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PENTA · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Proclaim XR IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · RELISTOR ORAL · ReActiv8 · SCS IPGs · SPRINT PNS System · SYNFLATE · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · Vanta · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · mild Device Kit
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 (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - PLACENTIA LINDA
3.2 mi
3.2 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 above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 17 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 dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 2,981 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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 $191,166 from 29 companies across 494 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 pain medicine physicians in Yorba Linda?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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.
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