Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dae Lee, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Richland, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Dae Lee is a vascular surgery physician in Richland, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 1,358 Medicare services across 1,201 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $11,806 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in WA
$11,806 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,358
Medicare services
Top 13% in WA for vascular surgery physician
1,201
Unique beneficiaries
$143
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
155 | $11 | $34 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
150 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
139 | $70 | $122 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
131 | $112 | $209 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 121 | $135 | $367 |
| 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. |
105 | $96 | $235 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
102 | $65 | $279 |
| 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. |
34 | $47 | $75 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
32 | $768 | $2,154 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
32 | $397 | $1,355 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
29 | $247 | $1,142 |
| 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. |
28 | $134 | $395 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
24 | $191 | $605 |
| Leg artery stent insertion A procedure to place a stent in the arteries of the leg to keep them open and improve blood flow. |
24 | $320 | $1,283 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
23 | $313 | $1,295 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
23 | $53 | $240 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
22 | $73 | $266 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
21 | $504 | $1,324 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
21 | $153 | $494 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
20 | $582 | $1,504 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
19 | $47 | $58 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
19 | $28 | $35 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
18 | $108 | $354 |
| Artery stent insertion with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in an artery outside the heart, neck, brain, chest, or legs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure proper placement. |
15 | $303 | $928 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
14 | $161 | $373 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
13 | $762 | $2,896 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
13 | $356 | $1,485 |
| Aortic and groin artery graft repair, bilateral Surgical repair of the aorta below the kidneys and groin arteries using a graft to restore blood flow. This procedure is performed for conditions other than rupture and includes radiologist review. |
11 | $1,015 | $3,309 |
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.
11.0% high complexity
15.5% medium
73.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,806
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,687/year across 7 years
Top 18% in WA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
181
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
$11,806 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,645
2023
$918
2022
$1,306
2021
$2,071
2020
$340
2019
$892
2018
$3,633
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$843
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$709
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$562
Globus Medical, Inc.
$345
Balt USA, LLC
$87
Medtronic, Inc.
$64
Artivion, Inc.
$20
Surmodics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$3,459
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,654
EKOS Corporation
$1,814
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,491
Inari Medical, Inc.
$974
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$472
Globus Medical, Inc.
$345
Boston Scientific Corporation
$230
Medtronic, Inc.
$108
Balt USA, LLC
$87
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$67
Kerecis Limited
$27
Penumbra, Inc.
$20
Artivion, Inc.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Surmodics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · ALIF · Aptus Heli-FX · AttraX · Balloon Sheath with Dilator · Balloon Wire · C3 Delivery System · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · EKOSONIC · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · Fulfill Graft Containment · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE DRYSEAL FLEX Introducer Sheath · GORE DRYSEAL Sheath · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Vascular Intervention · INNOVA · Indigo System · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Pounce Thrombectomy · Prestige Coil System · S · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATORR Endoprosthesis · Vascular
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.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$87,316
Nearest hospital
KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 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 13% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of WA peers, with 19 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 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 155 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access 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 $11,806 from 16 companies across 181 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 vascular surgery physicians in Richland?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $143. 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 →
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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.
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