Dr. Steve S. Lee, DO

  • Fontana, CA
  • Rheumatologist
NPI1336206358PAC ID9234297342
Medicare patients, 2024
12
Part D claims, 2024
3,380
Publications
1
Clinical trials
1
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Practice phone
Call (909) 427-5000
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center

Fontana, California

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Dr. Steve S. Lee is a rheumatologist in Fontana, California

Dr. Lee practices at Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California.

Dr. Lee's NPI, 1336206358, was assigned on January 2, 2007. Dr. Lee graduated from WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2002. Dr. Lee holds California license 2OA8551.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
9234297342
NPI enumeration date
January 2, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(909) 427-5000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
50
Medical school graduation
2002

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Steve S. Lee practices at Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California

Dr. Lee's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center, at 9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 in San Bernardino County. The practice phone is (909) 427-5000.

  • Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center
    9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 · San Bernardino CountyPhone(909) 427-5000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Steve S. Lee is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Lee's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California. Dr. Lee is also affiliated with Fontana Medical Center. The medical group on file is Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lee to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Steve S. Lee's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lee practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Steve S. Lee is one of 821 rheumatologists in California

Rheumatology is Dr. Lee's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RR0500X. Dr. Lee is board certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Rheumatology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense 2OA8551 · 2003 to 2026 · taxonomy 207RR0500X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists rheumatoid arthritis among the conditions Dr. Lee treats.

Rheumatologists near Dr. Lee

Counts of rheumatologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

821rheumatologists in California
4rheumatologists in Fontana

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Steve S. Lee treated 12 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 64

CMS counts 12 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lee in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. Their average risk score is 1.04, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Lee's median patient age at 55, with 83% women.

Medicare patients, 202412
Average age64
Average risk score1.04

Dr. Lee's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Lee's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 55

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women83%
  • Men17%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Steve S. Lee wrote 3,380 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Lee wrote 3,380 Medicare Part D claims for 637 patients. 79% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 3,239 of them, across 33 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,935,506 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 3,011 claims across 33 drugs.

Part D claims, 20243,380
Drugs named by CMS33
Total drug cost$1.9M
Part D patients637

Dr. Lee's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic2,656 claims79%
  • Brand-name702 claims21%
  • Other22 claims1%

Dr. Lee's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Lee's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids4%130 of 3,380 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 3,0112024: 3,2398%

Drugs named by CMS: 33 in 2024, 33 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Steve S. Lee takes part in Medicare

Dr. Lee accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Steve S. Lee has 1 publication on record

Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Lee in 2015. Dr. Lee's most frequent co-authors are Frew H. Gebreab, MD, Mario Lauro Perez, DO and Emily H. Tang, MD.

Papers1

Dr. Lee's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Lee

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Steve S. Lee has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Lee to 1 clinical trial. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic and Connective Tissue Diseases.

Conditions in Dr. Lee's trials

  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
  • Connective Tissue Diseases

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Lee

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Steve S. Lee received $18,971 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 99 general payments to Dr. Lee from 22 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 53% of the total. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid the most, $11,273. It also lists 13 research payments totaling $2,580 from 2019 to 2021.

General payments to Dr. Lee by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Lee by kind, 2016 to 2025

$19Kin total
  • Consulting fees$10,06753%
  • Food and beverage$7,29238%
  • Travel and lodging$1,5518%
  • Education$610%

Companies that paid Dr. Lee the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Steve S. Lee has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Lee, most recently CMS Stage 1 2012 in 2011.

Awards and honors for Dr. Lee

  1. 2011
    • CMS Stage 1 2012
  2. Undated
    • ACR Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Steve S. Lee graduated from WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Dr. Lee graduated from WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2002. Dr. Lee is a member of ACR.

  1. Medical schoolWesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
  2. Board certified in rheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Steve S. Lee accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers

Dr. Lee is in network with 2 carriers, including Kaiser Permanente and CMS Medicare. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • CMS Medicare

Plan types Dr. Lee accepts, by number of carriers

  1. EPO1
  2. HMO1
  3. Medicare1
  4. POS1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Steve S. Lee's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Steve S. Lee's NPI number?

Dr. Steve S. Lee's NPI number is 1336206358. It was assigned on January 2, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Steve S. Lee?

Dr. Steve S. Lee is a rheumatologist in Fontana, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Rheumatology Physician (taxonomy code 207RR0500X).

Where does Dr. Steve S. Lee practice?

Dr. Lee practices at 9965 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. Dr. Lee's primary practice is Kaiser Permanente - Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lee to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Steve S. Lee's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Lee is (909) 427-5000.

What is Dr. Steve S. Lee's medical license number?

Dr. Lee holds California license 2OA8551.

Which hospitals is Dr. Steve S. Lee affiliated with?

Dr. Lee is affiliated with Fontana Medical Center.

What medical group is Dr. Steve S. Lee part of?

Dr. Lee is linked to Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

Does Dr. Steve S. Lee accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Lee as accepting Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Steve S. Lee see?

CMS counts 12 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lee in 2024, with an average age of 64.

Is Dr. Steve S. Lee board certified?

Yes. Dr. Lee is board certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Where did Dr. Steve S. Lee go to medical school?

Dr. Lee graduated from WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2002.

What drugs does Dr. Steve S. Lee prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lee's most prescribed drugs by claims were Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate and Prednisone.

Has Dr. Steve S. Lee received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $18,971 in general payments to Dr. Lee from 22 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

How long has Dr. Steve S. Lee been practicing?

Dr. Lee graduated from medical school in 2002, 24 years ago.

Does Dr. Steve S. Lee do research?

Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Steve S. Lee publish with?

Dr. Lee's most frequent co-authors are Frew H. Gebreab, MD (1 shared paper), Mario Lauro Perez, DO (1 shared paper) and Emily H. Tang, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Steve S. Lee accept?

Dr. Lee is in network with 2 carriers, including Kaiser Permanente and CMS Medicare. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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