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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1265435861 M.D.
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Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Elkhart, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology 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
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)
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
Wai Lee, M.D. filed 15,041 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Elkhart, Indiana, prescribing 77% generic.
- 15K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $26.5K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Wai Lee, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15,041 Top 2% higher than 98% 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-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).
What does the federal data show about Wai Lee, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
15,041 274% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana 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 Nuclear Cardiology 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).
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.
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.
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
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%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
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.
What Wai Lee, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
1,033 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
930 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
860 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
616 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
547 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
510 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
504 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
491 claims
| 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.
Dr. Ravindra Bathina
M.D.
Fort Wayne, IN
Dr. Anuradha Divakaruni
M.D.
Munster, IN
Dr. Makram Hajj
MD
Carmel, IN
Dr. Scott Hurley
M.D.
South Bend, IN
Dr. James Mackrell
MD
Marion, IN
Compare Nuclear Cardiology 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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
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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