2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1265435861 M.D.
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WAI LEE, M.D.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician in ELKHART, Indiana. 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.5K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WAI LEE, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELKHART, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $26.5K across 83 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WAI LEE, M.D. filed 15,041 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ELKHART, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WAI LEE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

WAI LEE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2005

NPI 1265435861

Primary specialty

Nuclear Cardiology Physician

Rare

374 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,041 274% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,019

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Indiana

1. Nuclear Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nuclear Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nuclear Cardiology 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).

WAI LEE, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ELKHART, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265435861. 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.

WAI LEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 303 S NAPPANEE ST, ELKHART, IN, 46514, with a listed phone of (574) 296-3338. NPI 1265435861 was issued on 05/27/2005. 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 15,041 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,449 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.9 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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

303 S NAPPANEE ST
ELKHART, IN 46514

Provider Details

NPI 1265435861
Specialty Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2005

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 WAI LEE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$26.5K

Largest payer

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

WAI LEE, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 15,041 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.

15,041
Total Claims
$3.9M
Total Drug Cost
1,449
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,886
Total Day Supply
1,007,271
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$351K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 521, 75-84: 599, 85+: 256

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
1,033
Atorvastatin Calcium
930
Metoprolol Succinate
860
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
616
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
547
Metoprolol Tartrate
510
Amlodipine Besylate
504
Losartan Potassium
491
Ezetimibe
479
Warfarin Sodium
454

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

Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview

How WAI LEE, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider

WAI LEE, M.D.'s 15,041 claims are above the specialty average of 4,019.

Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAI LEE, M.D.'s specialty?
WAI LEE, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in ELKHART, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WAI LEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WAI LEE, M.D. wrote 15,041 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.9M in drug costs for 1,449 beneficiaries.
Where is WAI LEE, M.D. located?
WAI LEE, M.D. is located at 303 S NAPPANEE ST, ELKHART, IN, 46514. Phone: (574) 296-3338.
What is WAI LEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
WAI LEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265435861, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does WAI LEE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WAI LEE, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WAI LEE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WAI LEE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WAI LEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
WAI LEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,041 Part D claims and 1,449 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WAI LEE, M.D.'s credentials?
WAI LEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1265435861 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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