Ann M Lee, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Ann M Lee is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(805) 681-1761Santa Barbara, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ann M Lee, MD has practiced internal medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 493 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4385dNPPES updated 2014-05-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

301 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4310

Fax: (805) 681-1768
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

793

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

354

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,866

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M

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
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
70%

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

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Depression
29%

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

COPD
28%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.0k received from industry

47 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Ann M Lee's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Santa BarbaraAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 62106, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-2106

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190144

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Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ann M Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ann M Lee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Ann M Lee

NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 681-1761.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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