Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Lee, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Corona del Mar, CA

  • NPI 1992821797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2121 E Coast Hwy Ste 110
Corona del Mar, CA 926251912
(949) 629-4263
fax (949) 629-4266

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2015
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A125706

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992821797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53,366
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$15,785,572
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q4234 Xcellerate, per square centimeter 14,510 241 $708
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 8,012 280 $99
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 5,588 283 $130
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 4,985 283 $95
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 3,777 284 $136
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 3,776 284 $197
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 2,512 282 $115
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,549 269 $8
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 1,220 239 $76
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 1,181 246 $475

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Corona del Mar Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,137. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$37
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 2 $36.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
656
Patients
420
Total drug cost
$13,240
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 283 170 $2,727
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 210 134 $6,250
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 42 33 $324
Fluocinonide Generic 27 20 $1,100
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 26 22 $138
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 24 13 $475
Desonide Generic 19 17 $938
Ketoconazole Generic 14 0 $162
Fluorouracil Generic 11 11 $1,125

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Lee practices Dermatology Physician in Corona del Mar, CA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Lee practice?
Dr. Catherine Lee practices at 2121 E Coast Hwy Ste 110, Corona del Mar, CA 926251912. Office phone: 9496294263.
What is Dr. Catherine Lee's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992821797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Xcellerate, per square centimeter (HCPCS Q4234); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.