Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Lee, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
1651 W ROSEDALE ST STE 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8173354316
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1568873305 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lee from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lee

Dr. Andrew Lee is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,832 Medicare services across 1,193 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $26,687 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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 research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in TX $26,687 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,832
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,193
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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
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.
332 $66 $156
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.
291 $27 $77
X-ray of shoulder blade
An X-ray image of the shoulder blade (scapula) to visualize its structure and check for abnormalities.
242 $18 $71
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
236 $0 $4
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
213 $53 $255
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.
131 $97 $232
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.
97 $122 $358
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view
An X-ray image of the shoulder joint taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the bones and surrounding structures of the shoulder.
72 $17 $64
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.
55 $77 $233
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.
40 $31 $85
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.
36 $22 $68
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
29 $139 $440
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
24 $1,148 $3,540
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
23 $23 $78
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
11 $853 $2,424
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 ↗
$26,687
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $4,448/year across 6 years
Top 18% in TX for orthopedic surgery
19
Companies
94
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,000 (37.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,785 (29.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,573 (24.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,329 (8.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,201
2023
$11,157
2022
$1,580
2021
$3,800
2020
$4,319
2019
$3,631

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$10,000
Pylant Medical
$6,730
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$4,821
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$1,264
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,108
Stryker Corporation
$991
Gemini Medical LLC
$460
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$321
ACELL, INC.
$226
ACUMED LLC
$149
Nevro Corp.
$124
Amgen Inc.
$119
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$114
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$84
Biocomposites Inc
$54
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$53
Acumed LLC
$45
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$16
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 80.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · AXSOS · Anatomic Radial Head System · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System · DJO Surgical Match Point System · EVENITY · EXPRESSEW · GRYPHON · Geminus · Identity · InSet System · MAKO · MONOVISC · NONE · OMNIFIT · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · REUNION · Radial Head Plating System · STRYKER NAV3 · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimulan · Tapestry · Unifi Technology · VARIAX
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 →

The majority of payments (38%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

Equivalent to $1,457 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
157
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lee is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lee experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 332 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $26,687 from 19 companies across 94 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 Fort Worth?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →