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BRIAN KWUN KWOK LEE M.D.
NPI 1518056571
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Austin, TX

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 RED RIVER STREET, SUITE 11006, AUSTIN, TX 78701(512) 324-7930(833) 340-0748 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2026, Apr 21, 2021, Nov 10, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Brian Kwun Kwok Lee M.d. NPPES

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

BRIAN KWUN KWOK LEE M.D. (NPI 1518056571) is an individual nephrology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (T0837) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518056571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN KWUN KWOK LEECredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 RED RIVER STREET, SUITE 11006Austin, TX 78701-1918
Mailing Address1500 Red River Street, Suite 11006Austin, TX 78701-1918 · (512) 324-7930 · Fax (833) 340-0748
Fax(833) 340-0748
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2026
NPI 1518056571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses Licensed in TX · T0837 Licensed in CA · A97745 Licensed in OH · 35.085741
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35.085741 (OH)
1500 RED RIVER STREET, Austin, TX 78701

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

Brian Kwun Kwok Lee M.d. 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 ID2365501194
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210426000117
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

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 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.
55 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450124
Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78701 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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
4 suppliers17 claims2,700 services$0.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers12 claims1,650 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers16 claims16 services$13.06 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
5 suppliers20 claims28 services$5.95 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 4

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

Internal Medicine
1500 RED RIVER STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Internal Medicine
1500 RED RIVER STREET, UT DELL MEDICAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1500 RED RIVER STREET, UT AUSTIN DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL INTERNAL MEDICINE
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Transplant Surgery
1500 RED RIVER STREET, SUITE 11006
AUSTIN, TX 78701

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 Brian Lee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Lee is 1518056571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Brian Lee located?

Brian Lee practices at 1500 Red River Street Suite 11006, Austin, TX 78701. The listed phone number is (512) 324-7930.

What is Brian Lee's specialty?

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

Is Brian Lee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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 Brian Lee accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Brian 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 Brian Lee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Lee is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Lee was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.