2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1497044986 D.P.M.
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CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 360 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$321.6
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. filed 1,364 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, prescribing 98% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$321.6
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,364 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2011

NPI 1497044986

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,364 349% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Podiatrist share within New Jersey

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 350 BLOOMFIELD AVE STE 5, BLOOMFIELD, NJ, 07003, with a listed phone of (201) 463-0240. NPI 1497044986 was issued on 04/05/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,364 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

350 BLOOMFIELD AVE STE 5
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

Provider Details

NPI 1497044986
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
BRONX, NY
PAULINE POLIN FU, DPM, PC
NEW YORK, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$322

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,364 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,364
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
360
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,407
Total Day Supply
40,112
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 100, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ammonium Lactate
828
Clotrimazole
367
Naproxen
57
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
32
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
14
Water
"Water For Irrigation
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Podiatrist Overview

How CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s 1,364 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LEE.

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s specialty?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. wrote 1,364 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 360 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. located?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. is located at 350 BLOOMFIELD AVE STE 5, BLOOMFIELD, NJ, 07003. Phone: (201) 463-0240.
What is CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497044986, issued on 04/05/2011.
Does CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Clotrimazole, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,364 Part D claims and 360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s credentials?
CHARLES LEE, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1497044986 with credentials D.P.M.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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