DR. KENT ALAN LEE MA. MD.
NPI 1497781298
Hospitalist in Memphis, TN

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38120(901) 226-3610(901) 226-3612 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2020, Nov 4, 2019, Jun 27, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kent Alan Lee Ma. Md. NPPES

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

DR. KENT ALAN LEE MA. MD. (NPI 1497781298) is an individual hospitalist provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (027084) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497781298
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENT ALAN LEECredential: MA. MD.
Location Address6019 WALNUT GROVE RDMemphis, TN 38120-2113
Mailing Address965 Ridge Lake Blvd Ste 103Memphis, TN 38120-9446 · Fax (901) 227-8591
Fax(901) 226-3612
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2020
NPI 1497781298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TN · 027084
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 27084 (TN)
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD, Memphis, TN 38120

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

Dr. Kent Alan Lee Ma. 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 ID7719969914
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080311000124
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
234 services80 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.
65 services28 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
35 services35 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
28 services28 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.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38120 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

90.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality92.8
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.69

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%67 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Nurse Practitioner
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Physician Assistant
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

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 Kent Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Lee is 1497781298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Kent Lee located?

Kent Lee practices at 6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 226-3610.

What is Kent Lee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Kent Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent 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 Kent Lee accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Molina Healthcare list Kent 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 Kent Lee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Lee is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Lee was last updated on September 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.