Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Lee, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Oakland, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. John Lee is an interventional cardiology specialist in Oakland, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 11,794 Medicare services across 5,970 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $17,653 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 517 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NJ
$17,653 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,794
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for interventional cardiology
5,970
Unique beneficiaries
$133
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,222 | $12 | $49 |
| 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. |
2,138 | $101 | $313 |
| 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. |
927 | $66 | $214 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
810 | $0 | $159 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
676 | $45 | $398 |
| 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. |
564 | $4 | $60 |
| 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. |
504 | $46 | $134 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
376 | $164 | $612 |
| 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. |
363 | $400 | $1,450 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
363 | $55 | $216 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
363 | $77 | $106 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
258 | $169 | $590 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
192 | $22 | $79 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
192 | $780 | $2,129 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
153 | $165 | $588 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
122 | $64 | $260 |
| 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. |
107 | $123 | $486 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
104 | $41 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
102 | $218 | $766 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
96 | $45 | $187 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
95 | $108 | $367 |
| 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. |
95 | $71 | $190 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
87 | $1,328 | $5,159 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
73 | $10 | $36 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
67 | $155 | $593 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
58 | $67 | $219 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 57 | $192 | $912 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
56 | $147 | $576 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
50 | $238 | $726 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
44 | $91 | $327 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
43 | $45 | $199 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
37 | $8,143 | $27,126 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
37 | $10 | $100 |
| 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. |
37 | $102 | $418 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
35 | $199 | $679 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
29 | $35 | $127 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
28 | $464 | $1,836 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
25 | $36 | $130 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
22 | $201 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
22 | $118 | $491 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
20 | $897 | $3,434 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
20 | $133 | $733 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $46 | $162 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
19 | $17 | $56 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
19 | $176 | $556 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
18 | $6,789 | $28,334 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
14 | $972 | $2,683 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
13 | $131 | $352 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
11 | $149 | $800 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
11 | $60 | $230 |
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.
4.5% high complexity
30.3% medium
65.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,653
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,522/year across 7 years
Top 23% in NJ for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
517
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
$16,481 (93.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$968 (5.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$204 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,892
2023
$3,340
2022
$3,441
2021
$1,922
2020
$1,031
2019
$1,774
2018
$3,253
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$968
Boston Scientific Corporation
$550
Philips North America LLC
$370
ABIOMED
$149
Abbott Laboratories
$145
Novo Nordisk Inc
$143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$136
BIOTRONIK INC.
$113
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$45
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,307
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,913
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,690
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,527
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,054
Abbott Laboratories
$1,043
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$968
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$521
Stryker Corporation
$506
ABIOMED
$491
Amgen Inc.
$436
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$408
Novo Nordisk Inc
$401
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$389
Philips North America LLC
$370
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$362
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$341
Terumo Medical Corporation
$326
PFIZER INC.
$314
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$258
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$245
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$211
CVRx, Inc.
$193
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$152
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$125
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$121
BIOTRONIK INC.
$113
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$94
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$38
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$26
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$23
CORDIS US CORP.
$22
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Relypsa, Inc.
$15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$15
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
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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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
133
Per 100K population
13.9
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
4.3 mi
4.3 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 an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 2,222 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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 $17,653 from 49 companies across 517 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 interventional cardiologists in Oakland?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $133. 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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