Joo-Hyung Lee, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Joo-Hyung Lee is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Orange, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Joo-Hyung Lee, MD has been part of the Orange medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 899dNPPES updated 2023-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 360, Orange, CA 92868-4300
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.55%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
6.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
897
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
843
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,181
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5.27M
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12.4k received from industry
248 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Joo-Hyung Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 6, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190053
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Joo-Hyung Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joo-Hyung Lee for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Orange 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 Joo-Hyung Lee
NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 245-0492.
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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Contact Joo-Hyung Lee
Practice Location
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 360, Orange, CA 92868-4300
Mailing Address
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 360, Orange, CA 92868-4300
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