Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hans Lee, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Hans Lee is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Marietta, GA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 3,403 Medicare services across 2,666 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $6,907 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 328 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in GA
$6,907 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,403
Medicare services
Top 24% in GA for cardiovascular disease
2,666
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
838 | $91 | $283 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
823 | $6 | $26 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
405 | $10 | $58 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
293 | $51 | $234 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
147 | $4 | $20 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
115 | $11 | $46 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
111 | $64 | $178 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
107 | $15 | $58 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
103 | $96 | $259 |
| 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. |
77 | $112 | $379 |
| 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. |
69 | $138 | $450 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
61 | $57 | $259 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
42 | $2 | $18 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
36 | $17 | $51 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
32 | $20 | $94 |
| 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. |
32 | $62 | $203 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
29 | $14 | $62 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
22 | $20 | $64 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
17 | $51 | $186 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
16 | $6 | $20 |
| 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 | $105 | $336 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $84 | $573 |
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.
9.9% high complexity
11.3% medium
78.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,907
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $987/year across 7 years
Top 28% in GA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
328
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
$6,907 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,314
2023
$1,021
2022
$737
2021
$282
2020
$571
2019
$1,230
2018
$1,752
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$178
Medtronic, Inc.
$163
PROCYRION, INC.
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$109
Boston Scientific Corporation
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$95
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
PFIZER INC.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,214
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$739
Abbott Laboratories
$638
Boston Scientific Corporation
$518
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$439
PFIZER INC.
$395
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$367
Amgen Inc.
$365
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$315
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$202
Medtronic, Inc.
$163
Respicardia, Inc.
$158
PROCYRION, INC.
$136
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$136
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$113
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
Novo Nordisk Inc
$95
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
CVRx, Inc.
$83
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$66
Lundbeck LLC
$43
HeartFlow, Inc.
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$30
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$24
Relypsa, Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Phadia US Inc.
$20
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
United Therapeutics Corporation
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AORTIX SYSTEM · AVVIGO Guidance System · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FFRct · FUROSCIX · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · HeartMate · HeartWare HVAD · ImmunoCAP · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · ORENITRAM · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · Repatha · Rybelsus · SYMPLICITY G3 · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY · remede System
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
36.4
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL 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 above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 838 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $6,907 from 37 companies across 328 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 cardiologists in Marietta?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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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