JAMES SHU-LEI LEE MD
NPI 1124100979
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Cullman, AL

Active since October 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
67.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157, CULLMAN, AL 35058(256) 737-2095(256) 737-2097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2025, Nov 29, 2022, Jan 5, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About James Shu-lei Lee Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES SHU-LEI LEE MD (NPI 1124100979) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (21742) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Pennsylvania (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124100979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SHU-LEI LEECredential: MD
Location Address1912 AL HIGHWAY 157Cullman, AL 35058-0609
Mailing AddressPo Box 2895Cullman, AL 35056-2895 · (256) 735-5044 · Fax (256) 801-7626
Fax(256) 737-2097
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026
NPI 1124100979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in AL · 21742
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157, Cullman, AL 35058

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Shu-lei Lee Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618169897
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101006000439
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 22

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
596 services434 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
354 services254 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
304 services294 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
113 services96 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
85 services80 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
83 services82 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35058 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

67.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality52.35
Promoting Interoperability89
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.68

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
1%1,283 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
0%1,283 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
10%1,283 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
0%1,283 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%1,283 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Anesthesiology
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Hospitalist
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Emergency Medicine
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Hospitalist
1912 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lee is 1124100979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2006.

Where is James Lee located?

James Lee practices at 1912 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058. The listed phone number is (256) 737-2095.

What is James Lee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is James Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Lee is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Lee accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list James Lee as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Lee was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.