Dr. John Lee, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Lee
Dr. John Lee is a radiation oncology in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,139 Medicare services across 1,051 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $95,814 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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, 2 views | 221 | $22 | $111 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 130 | $73 | $388 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 110 | $39 | $129 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 77 | $29 | $173 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 62 | $94 | $536 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 59 | $29 | $132 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 50 | $79 | $367 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 42 | $82 | $392 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 38 | $146 | $834 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 37 | $157 | $751 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 35 | $25 | $123 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 34 | $25 | $104 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 33 | $142 | $692 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 27 | $30 | $134 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 23 | $23 | $115 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 22 | $77 | $391 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 21 | $29 | $158 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 21 | $153 | $896 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 16 | $141 | $804 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 16 | $33 | $163 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 14 | $167 | $974 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views | 13 | $28 | $127 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 13 | $55 | $309 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 13 | $67 | $308 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 12 | $32 | $137 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (100%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiation oncology in TX.
Geographic Context
1.5 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 moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 1%), with 20 years of practice experience.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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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