Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jinoo Lee, M.D.
Family Medicine · Thomasville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Jinoo Lee is a family medicine specialist in Thomasville, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,059 Medicare services across 580 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $4,700 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 310 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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 26% volume in NC
$4,700 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,059
Medicare services
Top 26% in NC for family medicine
580
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~56 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. |
245 | $86 | $226 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
89 | $8 | $11 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
78 | $8 | $14 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
77 | $10 | $18 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
55 | $14 | $29 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
49 | $13 | $28 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
43 | $61 | $120 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
43 | $29 | $61 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
37 | $9 | $16 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
37 | $16 | $30 |
| 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. |
37 | $14 | $25 |
| 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. |
31 | $10 | $37 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
28 | $10 | $18 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
24 | $112 | $200 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
23 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
21 | $40 | $85 |
| 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. |
21 | $91 | $311 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
16 | $15 | $28 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
16 | $41 | $78 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
16 | $24 | $73 |
| 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. |
16 | $62 | $144 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
16 | $25 | $49 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
15 | $35 | $78 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
14 | $124 | $212 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
12 | $14 | $44 |
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 ↗$4,700
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $940/year across 5 years
Top 10% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
310
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
$4,700 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$587
2023
$1,873
2022
$1,597
2021
$618
2020
$27
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$211
PFIZER INC.
$84
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,198
Novo Nordisk Inc
$585
Lilly USA, LLC
$407
PFIZER INC.
$261
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$227
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$155
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$144
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$138
AbbVie Inc.
$138
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$110
Amgen Inc.
$103
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$93
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
OptiNose US, Inc.
$64
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$64
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$55
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$32
Exact Sciences Corporation
$31
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Ardelyx, Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
Nevro Corp.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Und · (8874) inCourage · ACCRUFER · AIMOVIG · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · Belbuca · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUPIXENT · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · FARXIGA · General - Pain Management · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Kloxxado · LINZESS · Leqembi · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Omnia · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PROLATE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XTAMPZA · Xhance · ZTLido
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
482
Per 100K population
281.8
County median income
$62,426
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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 26% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NC 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 245 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 $4,700 from 40 companies across 310 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 family medicine physicians in Thomasville?
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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