Albert H Lee, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Albert H Lee is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Norfolk, VA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(757) 261-0200Norfolk, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across VA can see Albert H Lee, M.D. in person in Norfolk or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 39+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Norfolk area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.11/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 77 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Norfolk39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1655dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

844 Kempsville Rd Ste 103b, Norfolk, VA 23502-3927

Fax: (757) 261-0201
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

95.11/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)

Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.93%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

1,028

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

498

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,141

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.04M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+18%)67%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+21%)39%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Albert H Lee's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 9, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Albert H Lee

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Albert H Lee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Norfolk required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Albert H Lee

Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Norfolk, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 261-0200.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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