2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1972708386 M.D.
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MELISSA LEE, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KIRKLAND, Washington. 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
17%
generic claims · 83% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MELISSA LEE, M.D. filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KIRKLAND, Washington, prescribing 17% generic.

40
Part D claims, 2023
17%
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.

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

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

40 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELISSA LEE, M.D. 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 MELISSA LEE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2007

NPI 1972708386

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 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).

MELISSA LEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12040 NE 128TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034, with a listed phone of (425) 899-2560. NPI 1972708386 was issued on 06/15/2007. 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 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 83% brand-name and 17% 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.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

12040 NE 128TH ST
KIRKLAND, WA 98034

Provider Details

NPI 1972708386
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA LEE, M.D. 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.

KING COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
KIRKLAND, WA

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 MELISSA LEE, M.D.. To verify MELISSA LEE, M.D.'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 · Brand-heavy

MELISSA LEE, M.D. — brand share 83.0%
Specialty average (est.)

83% brand-name claims vs 17% generic, on 40 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.

40
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
1,343
Brand vs Generic
83% brand / 17% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
15

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MELISSA LEE, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s 40 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA LEE, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KIRKLAND, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELISSA LEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA LEE, M.D. wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA LEE, M.D. located?
MELISSA LEE, M.D. is located at 12040 NE 128TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034. Phone: (425) 899-2560.
What is MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972708386, issued on 06/15/2007.
Does MELISSA LEE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s prescribing is 83% brand-name and 17% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELISSA LEE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA LEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA LEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA LEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1972708386 with credentials M.D.. 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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