Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Lee, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Nyc, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. Steven Lee is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Nyc, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 5,095 Medicare services across 1,741 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $2,938,386 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 836 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). 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 in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in NY
$2,938,386 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,095
Medicare services
Top 9% in NY for orthopedic surgery
1,741
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
1,925 | $7 | $20 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
842 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
478 | $74 | $103 |
| 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. |
339 | $106 | $148 |
| 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. |
191 | $37 | $53 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
187 | $47 | $87 |
| 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. |
147 | $34 | $46 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
116 | $93 | $130 |
| 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. |
80 | $28 | $40 |
| 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. |
80 | $31 | $45 |
| 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. |
71 | $156 | $214 |
| 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. |
67 | $31 | $41 |
| 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. |
67 | $127 | $202 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
62 | $48 | $68 |
| 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. |
55 | $116 | $184 |
| 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. |
52 | $26 | $34 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
46 | $27 | $40 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
35 | $31 | $40 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
33 | $1 | $15 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
27 | $109 | $156 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
25 | $48 | $66 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
21 | $321 | $410 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
20 | $233 | $1,064 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $81 | $122 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
19 | $21 | $43 |
| Hip X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $29 | $38 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
19 | $33 | $43 |
| Hand or finger strapping Application of strapping to support or stabilize the hand or a finger. |
15 | $22 | $34 |
| 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. |
14 | $32 | $47 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $176 | $248 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
11 | $744 | $2,256 |
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 ↗$2,938,386
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $419,769/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NY for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
836
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,921,798 (99.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,241 (0.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,347 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$545,642
2023
$529,377
2022
$492,200
2021
$441,644
2020
$372,858
2019
$326,485
2018
$230,179
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$541,447
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$1,361
PolyNovo North America LLC
$1,052
Suvon Surgical Llc
$271
Globus Medical, Inc.
$228
LinkBio Corp
$225
Stryker Corporation
$203
ACUMED LLC
$190
LifeNet Health
$153
Kairos Surgical Inc
$140
AXOGEN
$115
DJO, LLC
$115
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$87
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$34
UCB, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,921,798
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.
$6,106
Stryker Corporation
$1,554
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$1,361
PolyNovo North America LLC
$1,052
DJO, LLC
$854
Globus Medical, Inc.
$708
ACUMED LLC
$647
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$562
Suvon Surgical Llc
$530
Bioventus LLC
$454
LifeNet Health
$291
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$259
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$259
Embody, Inc.
$246
Pylant Medical
$239
LinkBio Corp
$225
AXOGEN
$220
Medartis Inc.
$156
Kairos Surgical Inc
$140
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$137
Lifenet Health
$114
STEELHEAD SURGICAL INC
$107
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$87
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$74
SI-BONE, INC.
$52
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES
$45
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
UCB, Inc.
$19
Goode Surgical Inc
$15
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · ANTHEM · ARTHREX · AXSOS · Accelero-None · Acu-Sinch Repair System · Anatomic Radial Head System · Aptus · Arthrex · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Bimzelx · CMF · CMF OL1000 · CMF SPINALOGIC · CellerateRx · Clavicular Fracture Fixation · Comp Reverse Humeral Tray · DBM · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS ANCHORS LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST ANCHORS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST MINI FRAGMENT · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA DISTAL RADIUS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA PATELLA FRACTURE · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS DISPOSABLE KITS SWIVELOCKS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS HAND & WRIST FRACTURE MANAGEMENT · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS HAND & WRIST SWIVELOCKS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES INSTRUMENTS TRAUMA UPPER EXTREMITY TRAUMA · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · Distal Radius II · Distal Radius Plate · DualLink · EXTREMITIES & TRAUMA IMPLANTS HAND & WRIST DISTAL RADIUS · Elbow Plating System · FREEDOM WRIST · FREEDOM Wrist · GELSYN 3 · GELSYN-3 · GraftLink · HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK · IMAGING & RESECTION EQUIPMENT NANO SYSTEMS NANO CAMERA KIT · INSPACE · Legacy Stelkast Knee · MAKO · NEURAGEN · NOVOSORB BTM · ORTHOVISC · PICO · PROCARE Bracing & Supports · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · REUNION · SYNVISC-ONE · Seglentis · TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zynrelef
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for orthopedic surgery in NY.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
987
Per 100K population
60.6
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
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 9% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of NY peers, 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 joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 1,925 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) 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 $2,938,386 from 33 companies across 836 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 orthopedic surgeons in Nyc?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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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