NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1699338491 MD
Verify on CMS → Joseph Lee, MD
Otolaryngology Physician in Hackensack, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
84
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Lee, MD filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- 84
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Joseph Lee, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
84 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Lee, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Joseph Lee, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
84 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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 Otolaryngology 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).
Joseph Lee, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 20 PROSPECT AVE STE 613, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 489-6520. NPI 1699338491 was issued on 04/17/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $878 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1699338491 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/17/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Lee, MD 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.
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Hackensack, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
84
Total Claims
$878
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 90
- Total Day Supply
- 1,242
- Generic Drug Cost
- $870
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (29.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 18, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Joseph Lee, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Lee, MD's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lee.
Dr. Mena Abrahim
D.O.
Bridgewater, NJ
Jason Abramowitz
Paramus, NJ
Dr. Stephen Abrams
MD
Wayne, NJ
Dr. Saba Aftab
M.D.
Marlton, NJ
Jay Agarwal
Hackensack, NJ
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Lee, MD's specialty? ▼
Joseph Lee, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Hackensack, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Lee, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Lee, MD wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $878 in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Lee, MD located? ▼
Joseph Lee, MD is located at 20 PROSPECT AVE STE 613, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 489-6520.
What is Joseph Lee, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joseph Lee, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699338491, issued on 04/17/2019.
Does Joseph Lee, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Lee, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Lee, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Lee, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Lee, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Lee, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Lee, MD's credentials? ▼
Joseph Lee, MD's NPI is 1699338491 with credentials MD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.