Richard M. Lee, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Richard M. Lee is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Rockville Centre, NY with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(516) 536-1455Rockville Centre, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 29 years in internal medicine, Richard M. Lee, MD is a long-established hematology & oncology specialist in Rockville Centre. A University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 440 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Rockville Centre29+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3362dNPPES updated 2017-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

242 Merrick Rd Suite 301, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5254

Fax: (516) 536-1598
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.95%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)

3.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

761

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

211

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,013

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.54M

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+15%)36%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+2%)24%

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

US avg: 22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.9k received from industry

17 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 Richard M. 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 · 1997

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Richard M. Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard M. Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rockville Centre 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 Richard M. Lee

Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville Centre, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 536-1455.

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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