Vincent M Lem, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Vincent M Lem is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MO can see Vincent M Lem, M.D. in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4321 Washington St Suite 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111-5961
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202377.29/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.4%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
561
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
583
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,307
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.85M
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and COPD.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$93 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Vincent M Lem's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
University of Kansas School of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
901 E 104th St. Mailstop 400n, Kansas City, MO 64131-9712
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Vincent M Lem
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vincent M Lem for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Kansas City 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 Vincent M Lem
Dr. Lem is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 756-2255.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vincent M Lem
Practice Location
4321 Washington St Suite 6000, Kansas City, MO 64111-5961
Mailing Address
901 E 104th St. Mailstop 400n, Kansas City, MO 64131-9712
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