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CURTIS W LEE MD
NPI 1376537449
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hilo, HI

Active since September 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24 MAUNA KEA ST, HILO, HI 96720(808) 961-6655(808) 935-5680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Curtis W Lee Md NPPES

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

CURTIS W LEE MD (NPI 1376537449) is an individual nephrology provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (6209) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376537449
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameCURTIS W LEECredential: MD
Location Address24 MAUNA KEA STHilo, HI 96720-3875
Mailing Address24 Mauna Kea StHilo, HI 96720-3875 · (808) 961-6655 · Fax (877) 767-4871
Phone(808) 961-6655
Fax(808) 935-5680
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2017
✔ NPI 1376537449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in HI · 6209
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
24 MAUNA KEA ST, Hilo, HI 96720
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE38391HI
Medicaid05468001HI
Medicare PINH0000BDQCWHI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Curtis W 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 ID5890956056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120416000046
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 6

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.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
372 services77 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
149 services22 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
124 services17 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.
48 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
46 services38 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.
29 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hilo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilo, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120005
Location1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Kamuela, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120028
Location67 1125 Mamalahoa HighwayKamuela, HI 96743 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96720 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
100%29 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
99%184 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%737 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
63%526 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
4%28 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
53%139 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
33%467 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 100% · 166 patients
100%166 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
73%139 patients3/55-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 CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
58%139 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 240 patients
0%240 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
23%139 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims660 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims1,320 services$0.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$12.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CURTIS W LEE, M.D., INC.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
24 MAUNA KEA ST
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 961-6655
JOYCE AGNES TROMPETA RN, MS, PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
24 MAUNA KEA ST
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 961-6655

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 Curtis Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Curtis Lee is 1376537449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2005.

Where is Curtis Lee located?

Curtis Lee practices at 24 Mauna Kea St, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 961-6655.

What is Curtis Lee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Curtis Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Curtis 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 Curtis Lee accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Curtis 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.

Is Curtis Lee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Curtis Lee is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center and North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Curtis Lee was last updated on March 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.