Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1871784967
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 98.2 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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1521 S Staples St Ste 601
Corpus Christi, TX 784043154
(361) 887-8451 - Additional location
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5617 Timbergate Dr Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 784143193
(361) 880-8322 - Additional location
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6010 McPherson RD Ste 200
Laredo, TX 780416208
(956) 727-2362
fax (956) 727-2363 - Additional location
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8015 N Expressway 77
Olmito, TX 785755171
(956) 982-4484
fax (956) 982-4489
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #P5668 · Louisiana #MD.200918
- Medicaid (3)
- MS #05888700 · LA #1507954 · TX #318716301
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871784967. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
14,796
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$765,901
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 11,164 | 195 | $0 | |
Q9966 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,830 | 44 | $0 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 253 | 192 | $48 | |
36902 |
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 172 | 142 | $1,146 | |
36215 |
Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | 154 | 121 | $523 | |
75710 |
Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 141 | 113 | $147 | |
J2250 |
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | 92 | 64 | $0 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 89 | 41 | $76 | |
J3010 |
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 86 | 65 | $1 | |
J2997 |
Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 83 | 29 | $87 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Corpus Christi Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 367. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,628
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 19 | $1,451.88 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $132.62 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $22.91 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $20.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
59
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$98
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 46 | 29 | $64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 13 | 13 | $34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Lee practices Nephrology Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Lee practice?
Dr. Benjamin Lee practices at 1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 784043154. Office phone: 3618878451.
What is Dr. Benjamin Lee's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871784967, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9966); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.