Wai L Lee, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Wai L Lee is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in internal medicine, Wai L Lee, MD is a long-established rheumatologist in Portland. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.76/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5050 Ne Hoyt St Ste 155, Portland, OR 97225-2956
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.76/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.22%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
13.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
227
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
460
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,177
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.63M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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 (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$138 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Wai L Lee's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Mar 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Wai L Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wai L Lee for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Portland 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 Wai L Lee
NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 215-6819.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Wai L Lee
Practice Location
5050 Ne Hoyt St Ste 155, Portland, OR 97225-2956
Mailing Address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
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