Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Una Lee, M.D.

Urology Physician · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101
2063410560
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1790957520 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. Una Lee is an urology physician in Seattle, WA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 812 Medicare services across 699 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $117,072 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 812 Medicare services $117,072 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
812
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in WA for urology physician
699
Unique beneficiaries
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~45 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 (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.
249 $92 $324
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
118 $137 $1,175
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
50 $53 $740
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.
48 $130 $411
Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves.
34 $284 $2,504
Voiding cystourethrogram
An imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the bladder and urethra while urine is being passed.
30 $19 $671
Complex urodynamic pressure flow study
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning.
30 $83 $282
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
30 $4 $24
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
30 $16 $176
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
30 $33 $109
Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast
A radiologist reviews medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra taken with contrast dye, including images captured after the patient has urinated.
30 $13 $43
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming
This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators.
30 $34 $256
Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra
A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope.
26 $154 $1,088
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator
A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach.
21 $71 $616
Vaginal defect repair using endoscope
A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area.
18 $831 $2,745
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.
14 $46 $235
Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments
A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina.
12 $275 $1,984
Vaginal hysterectomy with or without removal of tubes or ovaries, uterus 250g or less
Surgical removal of the uterus, and optionally the fallopian tubes and ovaries, performed through an incision in the vagina. This procedure is specified for cases where the uterus weighs 250 grams or less.
12 $764 $2,585
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.
14.5% high complexity
3.2% medium
82.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$117,072
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,725/year across 7 years
Top 2% in WA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
225
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$113,923 (97.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,148 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,822
2023
$22,885
2022
$22,647
2021
$15,459
2020
$6,474
2019
$28,808
2018
$13,977

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,680
Edap Technomed Inc
$624
Boston Scientific Corporation
$162
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$146
Endo USA, Inc.
$111
Axonics, Inc.
$99
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$65,563
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$48,113
Axonics, Inc.
$855
Edap Technomed Inc
$624
Boston Scientific Corporation
$276
Coloplast Corp
$252
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$196
Avanos Medical
$161
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$146
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$139
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$139
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
Endo USA, Inc.
$111
ConvaTec Inc.
$104
Contura, Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · Lupron · Nubeqa · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · Restorelle · SENSURA MIO CONVEX · SOLYX · SPEEDICATH · XIAFLEX · XTANDI
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 (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for urology physician in WA.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
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 moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers, with 18 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 249 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 $117,072 from 18 companies across 225 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 urology physicians in Seattle?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →