Ya-Yu Lee, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Ya-Yu Lee is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ya-Yu Lee, MD has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and hypertension.
Older · 3840dNPPES updated 2015-11-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 2800, Allentown, PA 18103-6268
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
835
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
500
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,973
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.51M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+57%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$232 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 Ya-Yu Lee's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Mailing address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
Differs from practice location
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Ya-Yu Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ya-Yu Lee for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Allentown 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 Ya-Yu Lee
Dr. Lee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 402-6790.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ya-Yu Lee
Practice Location
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 2800, Allentown, PA 18103-6268
Mailing Address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
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