KATE OTTO LEE
NPI 1336435882
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since June 23, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(972) 233-1999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2024, Aug 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kate Otto Lee NPPES

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

KATE OTTO LEE (NPI 1336435882) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP120408) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She maintains 2 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336435882
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKATE OTTO LEE
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300Houston, TX 77042-2549
Mailing Address21502 Merchants Way Ste AKaty, TX 77449-2515 · (281) 944-2232 · Fax (281) 944-2290
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1336435882 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP120408
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, Houston, TX 77042

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13100 Weslayan St Ste 400Houston, TX 77027-5752 · Phone (713) 526-1600 · Fax (713) 526-0679
Location 26701 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2608 · Phone (832) 824-1000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kate Otto Lee 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 ID3870763162
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110824000092

Medicare Billing Reassignments

14

Medicare enrollment records show Kate Lee reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
3100 WESLAYAN ST, STE 400
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
5445 LABRANCH STREET
Houston, TX 77004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR, SUITE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Bayou Anesthesia And Pain PA
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR, SUITE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR STE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 260 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1259 FM 1463 RD STE 500
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
17207 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 220
Spring, TX 77379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
42 services40 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77042 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

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 Kate Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Lee is 1336435882. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Where is Kate Lee located?

Kate Lee practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (972) 233-1999.

What is Kate Lee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Kate Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kate Lee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kate Lee reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Berkeley Eye Institute, PLLC (Houston, TX), Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Gulf Anesthesia Associates PA (Houston, TX), Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX) and 9 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kate Lee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kate Lee accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Kate 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 Kate Lee was last updated on September 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.