Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Lee, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Princeton, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
419 N HARRISON ST STE 104, Princeton, NJ 08540
6099219437
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1649566290 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. Daniel Lee is a glaucoma specialist physician in Princeton, NJ, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 3,095 Medicare services across 2,503 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $5,933 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 33% volume in NJ $5,933 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,095
Medicare services
Top 33% in NJ for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
2,503
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~206 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
741 $75 $140
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
539 $98 $172
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
316 $51 $128
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
306 $28 $106
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.
205 $61 $120
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
176 $115 $225
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.
173 $105 $157
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
135 $22 $149
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
112 $29 $118
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
89 $21 $85
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
68 $440 $2,546
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct
A small implant containing medication is placed into the tear duct of the eye to deliver drugs directly to the eye over time.
65 $15 $80
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
40 $19 $45
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
39 $31 $120
New patient eye exam, problem focused
A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit.
26 $70 $130
Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation
A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye.
24 $205 $1,208
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
24 $9 $34
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
17 $272 $975
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.
2.2% high complexity
11.9% medium
85.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,933
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $848/year across 7 years
Top 29% in NJ for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
101
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
$4,927 (83.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,005 (16.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$994
2023
$690
2022
$170
2021
$110
2020
$1,443
2019
$1,172
2018
$1,352

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$688
Glaukos Corporation
$110
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$66
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$33
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$28
Medline Industries LP
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$2,379
Alcon Vision LLC
$920
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$693
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$240
Iridex Corporation
$197
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$160
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$150
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$146
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$145
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$134
Allergan, Inc.
$124
Allergan Inc.
$116
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$109
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$95
Acclarent, Inc
$90
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$83
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Medline Industries LP
$21
Harrow Eye, LLC
$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$5
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acclarent Navwire · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · COMBIGAN · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · Da Vinci Surgical System · Endurant · HYDRUS Microstent · IHEEZO · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · PROLENSA · Radius · Resolute · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Spectralis · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · Vabysmo · Varithena Administration Pack · XDEMVY · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Glaucoma specialist physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$96,333
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
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 a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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 eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 741 eye exam, established patient, focused 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 $5,933 from 25 companies across 101 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 glaucoma specialist physicians in Princeton?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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 →