Dr. Benjamin Lee, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
21+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
10 locations
New York-presbyterian Hospital
525 East 68th Street, New York, New York, 10065
(212) 746-5454
Weill Medical College Of Cornell
525 E 68th St, New York, New York, 10065
Weill Medical College Of Cornell
525 E 68th St, New York, New York, 10065
(212) 746-3558
Weill Medical College Of Cornell
525 E 68th St, New York, New York, 10065
(212) 746-5454
New York Bone And Joint Specialists Pllc
130 E 67th St, New York, New York, 10065
2127594553141
Weill Medical College Of Cornell
525 E 68th St, New York, New York, 10065
(646) 962-3376
About Dr. Benjamin Lee
Benjamin Lee, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in New York, NY.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
25
Years Experience
10
Locations
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
New York Medical College
Class of 2001
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 25MA08573300 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | |
| New York | 243796 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Benjamin Lee
With 21 years of practice, Dr. Benjamin Lee is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at New York Medical College in 2001. Dr. currently practices across 10 facilities, including New York-presbyterian Hospital in New York, New York. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164407714, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Benjamin Lee as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 145 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 330 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Benjamin Lee received $3K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$3K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 10065
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Benjamin Lee
What does Dr. Benjamin Lee specialize in?
Dr. Benjamin Lee specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) and Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Lee practice?
Dr. Benjamin Lee practices at New York-presbyterian Hospital in New York, New York. Dr. is also affiliated with 9 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Benjamin Lee accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Benjamin Lee accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 145 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Benjamin Lee's NPI number?
Dr. Benjamin Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164407714. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Benjamin Lee been practicing?
Dr. Benjamin Lee has approximately 21 years of practice experience, having graduated from New York Medical College in 2001.