Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chen Wei Lee, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12951 SOUTH FWY, Houston, TX 77047
7135265771
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1851381404 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. Chen Wei Lee is a radiation oncology specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 4,618 Medicare services across 3,930 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $14,880 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 61 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 19% volume in TX $14,880 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,618
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for radiation oncology
3,930
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~231 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 2,263 $7 $60
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 403 $7 $49
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 321 $68 $751
Chest X-ray, 2 views 200 $8 $72
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 148 $70 $590
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 73 $29 $254
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 72 $7 $60
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 59 $9 $72
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 58 $23 $202
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 57 $84 $570
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 50 $7 $60
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 48 $7 $62
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 44 $7 $62
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 44 $53 $448
Bone density scan (DEXA) 43 $10 $74
CT scan of chest, without contrast 40 $42 $384
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 38 $22 $191
Knee X-ray, 3 views 34 $7 $67
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 33 $7 $59
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 31 $7 $60
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 29 $86 $791
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 29 $31 $279
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 28 $7 $62
Ct scan of leg without contrast 25 $38 $374
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 24 $6 $60
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 23 $21 $182
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 22 $7 $60
Ultrasound scan of chest 22 $22 $190
Ct scan of chest with contrast 21 $44 $412
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 21 $18 $158
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 20 $42 $373
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 20 $9 $66
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 19 $43 $565
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 18 $27 $243
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 18 $31 $374
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 17 $86 $569
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 16 $9 $80
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 15 $72 $780
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 14 $78 $839
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus 14 $24 $157
Interpretation of trabecular bone score (tbs) and report on fracture risk 14 $8 $85
Mri scan of leg without contrast 13 $53 $323
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 13 $9 $103
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 13 $57 $387
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot 13 $10 $77
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 12 $22 $185
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast 11 $47 $454
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 11 $7 $50
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 11 $6 $56
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 11 $53 $441
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 11 $12 $95
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 11 $27 $239
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 ↗
$14,880
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,126/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for radiation oncology
7
Companies
61
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,805 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$329
2023
$1,530
2022
$1,851
2021
$399
2020
$40
2019
$8,813
2018
$1,917

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12,564
GE HealthCare
$1,700
GE HEALTHCARE
$431
KAMADA LTD.
$76
NeuroLogica Corporation, A Subsidiary of Samsung Electronics
$75
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biograph Vision 600 (8 Ring/64 CT) · CYTOGAM · Kanuma · MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAGNETOM Vida 3T · NAEOTOM Alpha · RELISTOR · SOMATOM Flash · SOMATOM Force · syngo.via
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $322 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
721
Per 100K population
15.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
4.9 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

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 chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 2,263 chest x-ray, 1 view 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 $14,880 from 7 companies across 61 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 radiation oncologists in Houston?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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 →