Christopher E Lee, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Christopher E Lee is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Newport Beach, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Patients across CA can see Christopher E Lee, MD in person in Newport Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.42/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
520 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3667
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.42/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
773
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
282
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,095
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $644k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
84 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Christopher E Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
Po Box 2433, Suisun City, CA 94585-5433
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Christopher E Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher E Lee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newport Beach 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 Christopher E Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 645-6244.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
520 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3667
Mailing Address
Po Box 2433, Suisun City, CA 94585-5433
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