2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1124255716 D.O.
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HOWARD LEE, D.O.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in OLATHE, Kansas. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 565 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.283/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$304.07
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD LEE, D.O. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OLATHE, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 565 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.283/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $304.07 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD LEE, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.283 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,508 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD LEE, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HOWARD LEE, D.O. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2009

NPI 1124255716

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,508 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

75.283/100 7.816999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kansas

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.283/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 75.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.3%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 75.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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HOWARD LEE, D.O. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in OLATHE, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1124255716. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD LEE, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 20805 W 151ST ST, OLATHE, KS, 66061, with a listed phone of (913) 780-4900. NPI 1124255716 was issued on 06/22/2009. 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 4,508 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 565 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $719K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.283/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.714, Cost 49.2293), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

20805 W 151ST ST
OLATHE, KS 66061

Provider Details

NPI 1124255716
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.283
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.714
Quality
49.2293
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD LEE, D.O. 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.

KANSAS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INC
LENEXA, KS

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 HOWARD LEE, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$304

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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 · Typical

HOWARD LEE, D.O. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 4,508 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.

4,508
Total Claims
$719K
Total Drug Cost
565
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,599
Total Day Supply
286,172
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$651K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 258, 75-84: 200, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
431
Atorvastatin Calcium
404
Eliquis
Apixaban
359
Metoprolol Succinate
318
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
252
Carvedilol
245
Losartan Potassium
232
Furosemide
215
Amlodipine Besylate
200
Lisinopril
172

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How HOWARD LEE, D.O. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s 4,508 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s specialty?
HOWARD LEE, D.O. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in OLATHE, Kansas. Credentials: D.O..
How much does HOWARD LEE, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD LEE, D.O. wrote 4,508 Medicare Part D claims totaling $719K in drug costs for 565 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD LEE, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.283/100 (Quality: 71.714, Cost: 49.2293). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD LEE, D.O. located?
HOWARD LEE, D.O. is located at 20805 W 151ST ST, OLATHE, KS, 66061. Phone: (913) 780-4900.
What is HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s NPI number?
HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124255716, issued on 06/22/2009.
Does HOWARD LEE, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $651K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD LEE, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD LEE, D.O. accept Medicare?
HOWARD LEE, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,508 Part D claims and 565 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s credentials?
HOWARD LEE, D.O.'s NPI is 1124255716 with credentials D.O.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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