Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Woo Jung Lee, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Woo Jung Lee is a gastroenterology specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 751 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 $3,265 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 27% volume in PA
$3,265 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗751
Medicare services
Top 27% in PA for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$113
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
131 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
72 | $102 | $205 |
| 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. |
68 | $109 | $275 |
| 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. |
55 | $74 | $145 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
53 | $136 | $1,012 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
47 | $116 | $695 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
46 | $45 | $460 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
45 | $270 | $760 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
36 | $19 | $540 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
33 | $303 | $1,602 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
26 | $79 | $880 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
22 | $146 | $790 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
22 | $108 | $1,278 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
18 | $88 | $410 |
| 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. |
15 | $95 | $180 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
13 | $205 | $900 |
| 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. |
13 | $140 | $270 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
13 | $42 | $120 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or bowel lining A procedure using a flexible endoscope to remove the tissue lining of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel. |
12 | $200 | $945 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
11 | $165 | $800 |
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.
4.4% high complexity
29.2% medium
66.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,265
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $653/year across 5 years
Top 41% in PA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
53
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
$503
2023
$403
2022
$1,535
2021
$679
2019
$144
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$99
Lilly USA, LLC
$64
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Celgene Corporation
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Olympus Corporation
$2,121
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$132
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$122
Boston Scientific Corporation
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$64
Ardelyx, Inc.
$54
Celgene Corporation
$52
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$49
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Olympus America Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CYLTEZO · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · EXALT · EXALT Model D · IBSRELA · INTERSTIM · IQIRVO · KRAZATI · LINZESS · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MAVYRET · OCALIVA · OMVOH · Olympus Biliary Devices · REMICADE · RINVOQ · STELARA · SUFLAVE · TREMFYA · Talicia · VOWST · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
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
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
429
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in PA), with 16 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 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 131 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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 $3,265 from 26 companies across 53 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 gastroenterologists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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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