Steve K Lee, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Steve K Lee is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in New York, NY with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: HAND SURGERY

(212) 606-1730New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Steve K Lee, MD runs an independent orthopedic surgeon practice in New York, NY. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 148 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in NYSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in New York33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1860dNPPES updated 2021-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021-4823

Fax: (212) 774-2591
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
70%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
59%

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

Anxiety Disorders
28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

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

Osteoporosis
23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$13.4k received from industry

20 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Steve K 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 · 1993

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 29234, New York, NY 10087-9234

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Steve K Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steve K Lee for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to New York 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 Steve K Lee

NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 606-1730.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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