Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tac Lee, MD

Ophthalmology · Youngstown, OH
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
8135 MARKET ST, Youngstown, OH 44512
3307580900
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1790781722 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. Tac Lee is an ophthalmology specialist in Youngstown, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 3,457 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 $2,592 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 139 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 22% volume in OH $2,592 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,457
Medicare services
Top 22% in OH for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$166
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
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.
832 $406 $1,959
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
532 $28 $185
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
431 $78 $125
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
343 $86 $160
Laser removal of recurring cataract
A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule.
219 $221 $454
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.
206 $53 $90
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.
199 $86 $130
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
147 $22 $140
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.
112 $37 $100
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.
81 $110 $175
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.
76 $60 $95
Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion
Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye.
64 $504 $2,894
Dilation of eye fluid drainage
A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily.
58 $239 $1,338
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
48 $16 $30
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye.
27 $143 $743
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.
25 $39 $65
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
24 $26 $140
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
20 $6 $50
Complex cataract removal with lens implant
A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision.
13 $563 $2,300
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.
24.1% high complexity
5.5% medium
70.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,592
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $370/year across 7 years
Top 31% in OH for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
139
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
$123
2023
$245
2022
$489
2021
$386
2020
$405
2019
$614
2018
$329

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$72
Glaukos Corporation
$26
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan Inc.
$366
Alcon Vision LLC
$248
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$225
Allergan, Inc.
$205
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$200
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$181
Glaukos Corporation
$160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$158
ABBVIE INC.
$145
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$91
Shire North American Group Inc
$86
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$81
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$67
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$50
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$35
TISSUETECH, INC.
$28
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$25
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$23
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$18
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$17
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$17
Omeros Corporation
$15
Medline Industries, Inc.
$11
TissueTech, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARGOS · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · BESIVANCE · CEQUA · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · ILUX · INVELTYS · KXL SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LUMIGAN · LenSx · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · ORA · Omidria · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Prokera · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · Tecnis IOL · UltraSert · VUITY · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
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 →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
26
County median income
$55,576
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HMHP ST ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HEALTH CENTER
0.0 mi

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 cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in OH), with 21 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 cataract surgery with lens implant?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 832 cataract surgery with lens implant 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 $2,592 from 26 companies across 139 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 ophthalmologists in Youngstown?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $166. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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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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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →