Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Esther Lee, MD

Endocrinology · Atlanta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
550 PEACHTREE ST NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
4047783280
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1518176007 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Esther Lee is an endocrinology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 2,697 Medicare services across 1,125 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $1,698 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in GA $1,698 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,697
Medicare services
Top 21% in GA for endocrinology
1,125
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 901 $19 $42
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.
361 $88 $256
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
282 $8 $10
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
151 $16 $60
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
143 $10 $36
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
141 $10 $33
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
110 $25 $90
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
100 $9 $31
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
83 $13 $55
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
46 $6 $20
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.
45 $116 $395
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
43 $8 $29
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
35 $5 $18
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.
35 $10 $59
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
31 $56 $200
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
31 $40 $141
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.
23 $63 $173
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
22 $29 $101
Phosphate level test
A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong.
22 $5 $16
Total T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels.
21 $14 $44
Total calcium level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body.
15 $5 $18
Albumin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body.
14 $5 $13
Alkaline phosphatase level test
A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones.
14 $5 $18
Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health.
14 $5 $18
Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test
A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function.
14 $5 $18
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 ↗
$1,698
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $243/year across 7 years
Bottom 39% in GA for endocrinology
23
Companies
70
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
$1,698 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$471
2023
$483
2022
$67
2021
$67
2020
$181
2019
$187
2018
$242

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Insulet Corporation
$107
Lilly USA, LLC
$76
Corcept Therapeutics
$55
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$27
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$462
Insulet Corporation
$217
Dexcom, Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$105
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$101
Lilly USA, LLC
$95
Medtronic, Inc.
$91
Corcept Therapeutics
$55
UCB, Inc.
$54
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$42
PFIZER INC.
$38
Electromed, Inc.
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$27
Grifols USA, LLC
$25
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dymista · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GLASSIA · Heplisav-B · IMFINZI · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LUMRYZ · MOUNJARO · OPSUMIT · Omnipod · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · Prolastin-C Liquid · QUTENZA · SKYRIZI · SMARTVEST · SYNJARDY · TEZSPIRE · UPTRAVI · Wegovy · Xolair · Yupelri
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.

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Geographic Context

Endocrinologists within 10 mi
106
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN
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 above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 901 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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 $1,698 from 23 companies across 70 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 endocrinologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →