Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Candice Lee, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1750605499
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-8820
fax (412) 359-8222
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 4, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD471109
- Medicaid
- PA #103397280
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750605499. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
184
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$57,272
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33949 |
Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump | 73 | 12 | $220 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $158 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 17 | 17 | $715 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 14 | 14 | $1,459 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 13 | 12 | $85 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 13 | 13 | $122 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $15 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 11 | 11 | $80 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in Pittsburgh Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,917
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 9 | $1,300.17 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 2 | $221.11 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 2 | $145.25 | |
| Cerus Corporation | 1 | $138.30 | |
| Abiomed | 2 | $90.59 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $21.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
26
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$80
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $67 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 11 | $14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Candice Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Candice Lee practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Candice Lee practice?
Dr. Candice Lee practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 4123598820.
What is Dr. Candice Lee's NPI?
Dr. Candice Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750605499, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Candice Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Candice Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Candice Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump (HCPCS 33949); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.