Tida Kumbalasiri Lee, M.D., PH.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Tida Kumbalasiri Lee is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, NC with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tida Kumbalasiri Lee, M.D., PH.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Jacksonville, NC. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Jacksonville area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1263dNPPES updated 2022-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1000 Brabham Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5003
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.5%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina0.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
264
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,619
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $663k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401-7307
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Tida Kumbalasiri Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tida Kumbalasiri Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Tida Kumbalasiri Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 937-2570.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tida Kumbalasiri Lee
Practice Location
1000 Brabham Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5003
Mailing Address
1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401-7307
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