Kathleen D. Lee, P.A.

Physician Assistant

Kathleen D. Lee is a Physician Assistant based in South Portland, ME with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(207) 773-1728South Portland, ME
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kathleen D. Lee, P.A. has practiced medical for 15+ years, working in group practice. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 2011, she brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.07/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 67 Physician Assistant providers in MESee all Physician Assistant in South Portland15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 3154dNPPES updated 2017-10-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Brickhill Ave, South Portland, ME 04106-1999

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

98.07/100

Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

68.2%

Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

466

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,338

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $317k

Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.

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
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+7%)28%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

15 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 Kathleen D. 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 · 2011

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Education & Training

Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2011)

Virtual Medical Care With Kathleen D. Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen D. Lee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to South Portland 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 Kathleen D. Lee

Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 773-1728.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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