Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rayman Lee, MD

Pulmonary Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
13300 HARGRAVE RD STE 105, Houston, TX 77070
2813570111
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518980291 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. Rayman Lee is a pulmonary disease in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 790 Medicare services across 582 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $9,325 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 475 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 790 Medicare services$ $9,325 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
790
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in TX for pulmonary disease
582
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~42 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)149$99$236
Critical care, first 30-74 min104$169$603
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)81$63$159
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity78$96$226
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity62$62$158
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors49$43$176
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases48$44$175
New patient office visit (45-59 min)48$127$363
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration44$31$138
Initial hospital admission, high complexity42$134$441
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)21$94$389
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)20$96$418
Test for exercise-induced lung stress18$26$80
Flu vaccine, high-dose13$71$76
Flu vaccine administration13$31$66
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 ↗
$9,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,332/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for pulmonary disease
47
Companies
475
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
$9,325 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,794
2023
$1,867
2022
$1,816
2021
$885
2020
$725
2019
$1,306
2018
$931

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,242
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$967
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$768
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$696
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$426
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$355
Grifols USA, LLC
$264
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$252
Shionogi Inc
$249
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$229
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$228
Electromed, Inc.
$223
Insmed, Inc.
$202
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$189
Genentech USA, Inc.
$155
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$135
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$130
GENZYME CORPORATION
$121
ABBVIE INC.
$113
United Therapeutics Corporation
$111
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$60
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Allergan Inc.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$37
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$29
Philips North America LLC
$28
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$26
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$25
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Masimo Corporation
$17
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.

Equivalent to $1,180 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
125
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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 (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 149 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $9,325 from 47 companies across 475 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 pulmonary diseases in Houston?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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 →