Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Lee, M.D.
Radiology - Diagnostic · Spokane Valley, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Christopher Lee is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Spokane Valley, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lee performed 21,200 Medicare services across 2,743 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lee received a total of $157,885 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 211 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in WA
$157,885 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,200
Medicare services
Top 2% in WA for radiology - diagnostic
2,743
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
15,160 | $0 | $3 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
990 | $97 | $450 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
868 | $292 | $1,218 |
| Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of the radiopharmaceutical Gallium Ga-68 gozetotide (brand name Illuccix) used for imaging purposes. |
430 | $826 | $2,820 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
360 | $70 | $275 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
322 | $1,177 | $3,900 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 315 | $276 | $638 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
310 | $8 | $12 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 267 | $53 | $223 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
264 | $150 | $524 |
| 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. |
251 | $63 | $177 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
163 | $94 | $468 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
131 | $190 | $694 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
130 | $60 | $236 |
| 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. |
122 | $95 | $266 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
104 | $48 | $803 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
100 | $8 | $40 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
99 | $187 | $900 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
99 | $373 | $1,600 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 94 | $165 | $513 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 91 | $133 | $450 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
83 | $1,482 | $6,148 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
70 | $1,160 | $3,900 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
68 | $192 | $782 |
| 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. |
64 | $130 | $359 |
| Cranial lesion radiation therapy Treatment of a brain lesion using radiation delivered over multiple sessions. |
51 | $819 | $4,770 |
| Special radiation treatment | 41 | $111 | $1,038 |
| Design and construction of intermediate radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of an intermediate radiation treatment device. It does not specify a particular clinical purpose or condition. |
40 | $112 | $303 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
39 | $57 | $600 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
18 | $368 | $1,630 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
17 | $11 | $57 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
15 | $219 | $870 |
| Special medical radiation therapy consultation A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy. |
13 | $104 | $381 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
11 | $329 | $2,123 |
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 ↗$157,885
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,555/year across 7 years
Top 1% in WA for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
211
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
$130,523 (82.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25,651 (16.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,709 (1.1%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36,742
2023
$29,891
2022
$21,772
2021
$9,901
2020
$17,491
2019
$6,168
2018
$35,920
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$27,980
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$8,179
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$148
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$19
Incyte Corporation
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Exelixis Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65,729
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$63,046
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,567
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$8,754
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$333
Elekta, Inc.
$268
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$167
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$145
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$125
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$92
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$80
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
PFIZER INC.
$63
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$21
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Incyte Corporation
$19
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Exelixis Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Kobold, LLC
$2
Top 3 companies account for 93.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AKYNZEO · ALIYA SYSTEM · BARRIGEL · BRAC CDx · CABOMETYX · DARZALEX · ENHERTU · ERLEADA · Esteya · Fabhalta · GILOTRIF · ILLUCCIX · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · Icon · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · MONJUVI · MYRISK · Monaco · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · ORGOVYX · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OXLUMO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · RYBREVANT · TAGRISSO · TECENTRIQ · TrueBeam · Xofigo
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 (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in radiology - diagnostic and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiology - diagnostic in WA.
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of WA peers, with 20 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 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lee performed 15,160 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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 $157,885 from 31 companies across 211 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 radiology - diagnostics in Spokane Valley?
Dr. Lee's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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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