Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jen Lee, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Teaneck, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Jen Lee is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 6,704 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $3,028 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 133 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in NJ
$3,028 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,704
Medicare services
Top 7% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymovis intra-articular injection An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space. |
3,533 | $13 | $32 |
| 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. |
599 | $89 | $123 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 412 | $5 | $7 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
273 | $51 | $71 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
178 | $27 | $35 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
172 | $96 | $147 |
| 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. |
169 | $122 | $184 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
167 | $45 | $71 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
149 | $46 | $95 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
131 | $29 | $41 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
120 | $22 | $29 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
119 | $49 | $77 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
114 | $28 | $38 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
80 | $26 | $33 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
79 | $24 | $34 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
64 | $119 | $165 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $123 | $232 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 35 | $85 | $137 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
32 | $34 | $49 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
29 | $426 | $582 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
21 | $232 | $660 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $26 | $38 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
20 | $133 | $645 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
20 | $241 | $586 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $38 | $53 |
| Extensive removal of hand or finger growth, less than 3.0 cm Surgical removal of a growth on the hand or finger that is smaller than 3.0 centimeters. |
17 | $620 | $852 |
| 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. |
17 | $46 | $102 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $23 | $33 |
| Wrist tendon sheath removal Surgical removal of the lining covering the tendons in the wrist. |
13 | $174 | $435 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
13 | $144 | $228 |
| Bone graft harvest from small bone A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from a small bone to be used as a graft for another part of the body. |
12 | $79 | $104 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
11 | $158 | $3,000 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
11 | $393 | $5,000 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,028
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $433/year across 7 years
Top 50% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
133
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$309
2023
$515
2022
$835
2021
$481
2020
$178
2019
$406
2018
$303
Payments by company (2024)
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$141
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$43
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$24
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$18
Endo USA, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 70.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$427
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$360
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$250
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$214
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$160
NuVasive, Inc.
$150
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$131
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$131
Medtronic, Inc.
$122
Incyte Corporation
$120
Bioventus LLC
$118
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$114
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
SeaPearl Inc
$65
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
Globus Medical, Inc.
$44
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Trevena, Inc.
$40
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$30
Zyla Life Sciences
$28
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$28
Stryker Corporation
$26
Misonix Inc
$26
Avanos Medical
$19
AXOGEN
$18
HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC.
$18
Endo USA, Inc.
$17
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
Vericel Corporation
$14
Sonex Health, Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUGMENT · Affixus · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · Biomet SpinalPak · BoneScalpel · Bonescalpel · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · DUEXIS · Durolane · EBI Bone Healing System · EUFLEXXA · GELFOAM · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · HEALICOIL · HEALIX · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · MACI · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MILAGRO · MONJUVI · MONOVISC · NO_PRODUCT · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOVISC · Olinvyk · PALACOS · PENNSAID · Proximal Humerus Strut · RADIAL HEAD PROSTHESIS · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · SEGLENTIS · SIMPLICITI · SYNVISC · SYNVISC-ONE · Seglentis · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Stratum Foot Plating System · Tapestry · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VuePoint · XIAFLEX · ZORVOLEX · ZYNRELEF · Zilretta · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
997
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NJ), with 20 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 hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 3,533 hymovis intra-articular injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lee receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lee received a total of $3,028 from 33 companies across 133 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 orthopedic surgeons in Teaneck?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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