Jay Soong-Jin Lee, MD

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(919) 684-6044Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jay Soong-Jin Lee, MD runs an independent surgical oncology surgery specialist practice in Durham, NC. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 2013, he brings 13+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 13 Surgery providers in NCSee all Surgery in Durham13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 567dNPPES updated 2024-10-17 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-6007

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

83.93%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+78.8 pts)

83.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

54

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

51

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

56

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $250

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$405 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Jay Soong-Jin 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 · 2013

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · Oct 16, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 13 years in practice

    Established

SurgerySurgical Oncology in DurhamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2013)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

20 Duke Medicine Cir Dumc 3966, Durham, NC 27710

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Jay Soong-Jin Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jay Soong-Jin Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 Jay Soong-Jin Lee

NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-6044.

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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