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Specializes in: General Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: pheochromocytoma, neuroendocrine tumors, tumor, and more.

1995 Route 17m Floor 1
Goshen, NY 10924

(212) 305-0444

Dr. James A. Lee, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. James A. Lee, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Englewood Health, Columbia University Department of Surgery, ColumbiaDoctors and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0444

(212) 305-0445

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161 Fort Washington Avenue Floor 8, Suite 819
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0444

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1995 Route 17m Floor 1
Goshen, NY 10924

(212) 305-0444

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Some issues Dr. James A. Lee, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endocrine surgery

neck surgery

transcervical thymectomy

In 2024, Dr. James A. Lee, MD performed more endocrine surgery, neck surgery, and transcervical thymectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

thyroidectomy

thyroid surgery

In 2012, Dr. James A. Lee, MD had a list price for thyroidectomy, and thyroid surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2012 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
endocrine surgery	60
neck surgery	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2013 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
endocrine surgery	68
neck surgery	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	15
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2014 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	166
endocrine surgery	77
neck imaging	19
neck surgery	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	23
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
doctor visit	146
endocrine surgery	89
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck imaging	24
neck surgery	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	44
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
doctor visit	128
endocrine surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck imaging	46
neck surgery	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2017 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
doctor visit	141
endocrine surgery	88
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck imaging	50
neck surgery	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2018 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	162
endocrine surgery	91
neck imaging	34
neck surgery	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2019 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
doctor visit	189
endocrine surgery	127
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck imaging	30
neck surgery	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2020 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	122
endocrine surgery	56
neck surgery	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	11
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2021 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
endocrine surgery	120
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	87

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2022 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
endocrine surgery	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	24
neck surgery	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	50
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2023 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
endocrine surgery	119
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	32
neck surgery	107

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2024 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
endocrine surgery	112
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	99

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	54
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James A. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

blood draw	14
doctor visit	152
endocrine surgery	94
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck imaging	33
neck surgery	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	159
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	115

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James A. Lee, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James A. Lee, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	37
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	15
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. James A. Lee, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: surgery

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James A. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, MHBP, Oscar, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana National POS - Open Access, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Oxford Medicare Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, QualCare, AmeriHealth HMO, AmeriHealth PPO, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Shield PPO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, GEHA, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, MagnaCare PPO, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), APWU Health Plan, Aetna Whole Health HMO, QualCare Worker's Comp, QualCare PPO, HIP PRIME HMO, Health Partners, Railroad Medicare NJ, Freedom, Dual Complete, AETNA - Student Health, Local 825, Aetna Medicare Managed Care, Meritan Health, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, AETNA [Aetna Signature Administrators, Medicare Managed Care, HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, NY Signature, Student Health], NALC, Garden State Network, Traditional, Aetna Whole Health PPO, Commercial and Marketplace, OMNIA Tier 1, HIP PRIME PPO, UMR, Metro, QualCare EPO, AETNA - NY Signature, Blue Priority, Aetna Assure Premier Plus, Aetna FIDE-SNP, DVA, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Clover Health, World Trade Center Health Plan [World Trade Center Health Plan], QualCare FEHB, APWU, Value Network (Exchange Plan), TRICARE East Region, MVP Health Care PPO, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Medica, NALC Health Benefit Plan, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America, Compass Benefit (Exchange), Medicare [Traditional Medicare, Railroad], World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Medsolutions, World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, GEHA Health Plan, QualCare HMO, River Valley, Federal Employee Program, Nippon Life Benefits, NJ Carpenters Fund and Liberty.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James A. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

MHBP

Oscar

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Humana National POS - Open Access

Aetna POS

MVP Health Care

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Oxford Medicare Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

QualCare

AmeriHealth HMO

AmeriHealth PPO

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicaid Managed Care

Blue Shield PPO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield HMO

Blue Shield EPO

UnitedHealthcare

United Healthcare

GEHA

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Oxford HMO

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP HMO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO

MagnaCare PPO

First Health

Beech Street

WellPoint

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Aetna

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CHAMPVA

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

APWU Health Plan

Aetna Whole Health HMO

QualCare Worker's Comp

QualCare PPO

HIP PRIME HMO

Health Partners

Railroad Medicare NJ

Freedom

Dual Complete

AETNA - Student Health

Local 825

Aetna Medicare Managed Care

Meritan Health

Empire Blue Cross - EPO

AETNA [Aetna Signature Administrators, Medicare Managed Care, HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, NY Signature, Student Health]

NALC

Garden State Network

Traditional

Aetna Whole Health PPO

Commercial and Marketplace

OMNIA Tier 1

HIP PRIME PPO

UMR

Metro

QualCare EPO

AETNA - NY Signature

Blue Priority

Aetna Assure Premier Plus

Aetna FIDE-SNP

DVA

AETNA - Medicare Managed Care

Aetna Better Health of New Jersey

Clover Health

World Trade Center Health Plan [World Trade Center Health Plan]

QualCare FEHB

APWU

Value Network (Exchange Plan)

TRICARE East Region

MVP Health Care PPO

Empire Plan (NYSHIP)

Medica

NALC Health Benefit Plan

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

Compass Benefit (Exchange)

Medicare [Traditional Medicare, Railroad]

World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan

Medsolutions

World Trade Center Health Plan

Medicare - Traditional Medicare

GEHA Health Plan

QualCare HMO

River Valley

Federal Employee Program

Nippon Life Benefits

NJ Carpenters Fund

Liberty

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James A. Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$8,979 Harmonic $8,885	STRATAFIX $94
GENZYME CORPORATION	$4,632 THYROGEN $4,632
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.	$1,400 $1,400
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$857 $857
Stryker Corporation	$616 Universal Upper Face $523	Axsos $70	hoffman $23
Other	$2,776 LigaSure $214	Reconstruction $181	Recon-Skin and Wound $180	ZENPEP $150	AlloDerm $136	Other $1,915

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,810
Food and Beverage	$3,297
Travel and Lodging	$1,153

Biography

Dr. James Lee's specialties are general surgery and oncology (cancer care). He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lee's residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Lee include cancer surgery, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, and adrenal cancer. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Lee include: Secretary of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; and Co-author for Uptodate “Primary surgery for Islet cell tumors of the pancreas”. Dr. Lee is affiliated with Englewood Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, and ColumbiaDoctors. ColumbiaDoctors reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.