Paul Chen Lee, M.D.
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Paul Chen Lee, M.D. has practiced pain medicine for 18+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2036dNPPES updated 2020-10-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1440 N Harbor Blvd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835-4114
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better47.63%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+42.5 pts)
47.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
417
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
194
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
991
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $65k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$817 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Paul Chen Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
18 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
1440 N Harbor Blvd Ste 120, Fullerton, CA 92835-4114
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210032
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Chen Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fullerton 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 Paul Chen Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fullerton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (855) 906-7246.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Chen Lee
Practice Location
1440 N Harbor Blvd Ste 100, Fullerton, CA 92835-4114
Mailing Address
1440 N Harbor Blvd Ste 120, Fullerton, CA 92835-4114
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