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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1164842381
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Seattle, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,871 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christine Lee filed 1,240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Seattle, Washington, prescribing 43% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 43%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Christine Lee's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,240 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christine Lee practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Christine Lee?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,240 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Christine Lee appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider at 1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA, 98101, with a listed phone of (206) 223-6627. NPI 1164842381 was issued on 04/27/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $700K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 43% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,871 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1164842381 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/27/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Lee 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.
According to CMS billing records, Christine Lee is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
★★★★★ 5/5
Seattle, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500005
Select Outpatient Services Inc
Glenview, IL
Select Rehabilitation, LLC
Glenview, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christine Lee. To verify Christine Lee's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Christine Lee - brand share 49.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
49% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 1,240 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.
1,240
Total Claims
$700K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,195
- Total Day Supply
- 95,300
- Brand vs Generic
- 49% brand / 43% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $664K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 78, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Lee prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
232 claims
- Methimazole
Methimazole
93 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 69
Alendronate Sodium
69 claims
- Humalog Kwikpen U-… 39
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
39 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 38
Metformin Hcl Er
38 claims
- Synthroid 37
Synthroid
37 claims
- Hydrocortisone 32
Hydrocortisone
32 claims
- Mounjaro 32
Mounjaro
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 232 |
| Methimazole | 93 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 69 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 38 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 37 |
| Hydrocortisone | 32 |
| Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 32 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 31 |
| Tymlos Abaloparatide | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Christine Lee fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,871
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Lee's 1,240 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lee.
Dr. Rtika Abraham
MD
Issaquah, WA
Sonia Afshariyamchlou
Richland, WA
Dr. Iram Ahmad
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Mandana Ahmadian
MD
Bellevue, WA
Dr. Anam Akmal
M.D
Lacey, WA
Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Lee's specialty? ▼
Christine Lee specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Seattle, Washington.
How much does Christine Lee prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Lee wrote 1,240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $700K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Lee located? ▼
Christine Lee is located at 1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA, 98101. Phone: (206) 223-6627.
What is Christine Lee's NPI number? ▼
Christine Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164842381, issued on 04/27/2014.
Does Christine Lee prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christine Lee's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $664K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,871 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Lee prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Lee's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Methimazole, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Lee accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Lee appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,240 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Lee's credentials? ▼
Christine Lee's NPI is 1164842381. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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