Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Lee, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Seattle, WA
- NPI 1437476934
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110
Seattle, WA 981225643
(206) 320-7300
fax (206) 320-4698
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 13, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD60923024
- Medicaid
- WA #1437476934
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437476934. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$94,802
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 84 | 84 | $236 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 43 | 43 | $62 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 30 | 30 | $184 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 26 | 26 | $16 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 24 | 24 | $1,724 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 23 | 23 | $768 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 15 | 14 | $185 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 12 | 12 | $382 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Seattle Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$346
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 1 | $147.09 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $139.78 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $33.17 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 1 | $25.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
15
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$88
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 15 | 15 | $88 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Lee's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Lee practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Richard Lee practice?
Dr. Richard Lee practices at 1600 E Jefferson St Ste 110, Seattle, WA 981225643. Office phone: 2063207300.
What is Dr. Richard Lee's NPI?
Dr. Richard Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437476934, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Lee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Lee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.