James M Lee, MD

Family Medicine

James M Lee is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kirkland, WA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(425) 821-4040Kirkland, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see James M Lee, MD in person in Kirkland or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,016 Family Medicine providers in WASee all Family Medicine in Kirkland15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 4330dNPPES updated 2014-07-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12710 Totem Lake Blvd Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034-2907

Fax: (425) 820-5060
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

72.36/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.2 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.5%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

4.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.4%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

165

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

403

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,982

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $268k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2011

    University of Washington School of Medicine

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 646, Bothell, WA 98041-0646

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With James M Lee

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

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

Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kirkland, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 821-4040.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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