Virginia L Lee, M.D.

Specialist

(562) 698-8588Whittier, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Virginia L Lee, M.D. in person in Whittier or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 1994), she has been practicing for over 32 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 264 Specialist providers in CASee all Specialist in Whittier32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1156dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8135 Painter Ave Suite 303, Whittier, CA 90602-3158

Fax: (562) 698-8388
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

29.08/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-54.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

305

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

102

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

358

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $60k

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.

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+22%)40%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$678 received from industry

18 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 Virginia L 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 · 1994

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration

CMS Certification Number: 19043F

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Virtual Specialist Care With Virginia L Lee

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Virginia L Lee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Whittier 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 Virginia L Lee

Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Whittier, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 698-8588.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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