Michael E Lee, MD
Patients across VA can see Michael E Lee, MD in person in Norfolk or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.16/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6732dNPPES updated 2007-11-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5900 Lake Wright Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502-1871
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.16/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.87%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
9.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
948
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
129
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
618
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.32M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$149 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Michael E Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
5900 Lake Wright Dr Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502-1871
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Michael E Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael E Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Norfolk 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 Michael E Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Norfolk, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 466-8683.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael E Lee
Practice Location
5900 Lake Wright Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502-1871
Mailing Address
5900 Lake Wright Dr Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502-1871
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