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RICHARD K LEE MD
NPI 1497757165
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Palatine, IL

Active since August 12, 2005PECOS Enrolled
617 S ARCADIA ST, PALATINE, IL 60067(847) 217-9689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2025, Nov 5, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Richard K Lee Md NPPES

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

RICHARD K LEE MD (NPI 1497757165) is an individual nephrology provider in Palatine, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036106996) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497757165
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD K LEECredential: MD
Location Address617 S ARCADIA STPalatine, IL 60067-5500
Mailing Address617 S Arcadia StPalatine, IL 60067-5500 · (847) 217-9689
Phone(847) 217-9689
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1497757165 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 IL · 036106996
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.
617 S ARCADIA ST, Palatine, IL 60067
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Other Identifiers 2

Other1616108IL · Bcbs
Medicaid036106996IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard K Lee Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Lee reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.
18 mi
Nephrology
120 W 22ND ST
Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134319924 (630) 573-5000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60067 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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 Richard Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lee is 1497757165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2005.

Where is Richard Lee located?

Richard Lee practices at 617 S Arcadia St, Palatine, IL 60067. The listed phone number is (847) 217-9689.

What is Richard Lee's specialty?

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

Is Richard Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lee is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Lee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Lee reassigns Medicare benefits to Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd. (Oak Brook, IL). The 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 Richard Lee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lee was last updated on February 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.