Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Lee, MD

Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1821052994
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Trent Dr
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-8111
Mailing address
4101 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 277042121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 25, 2008
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0007X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2008-00658 · Ohio #35082667
Medicaid (2)
NC #5909225 · OH #2565942

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821052994. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
223
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$23,263
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 96 60 $92
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 54 46 $64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 33 33 $172
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 24 $135
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Durham Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Walter Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Lee practices Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Walter Lee practice?
Dr. Walter Lee practices at 1000 Trent Dr, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Walter Lee's NPI?
Dr. Walter Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821052994, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.