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Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Tufts University School of Medicine (2002)

3625 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Suite #5
Lynwood, CA 90262

(310) 763-7504

Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD is a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group and Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians.

Office Locations

11180 Warner Avenue Suite 353
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 367-4275

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18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 200
Fountain Valley, CA

(714) 367-4275

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18785 Brookhurst Street Suite 200
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 367-4275

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31001 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 100a
San Juan Capistrano, CA

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3625 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Suite #5
Lynwood, CA 90262

(310) 763-7504

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

hemodialysis

By Affordability:

creatine test

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD performed more hemodialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for creatine test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

dialysis

hemodialysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for dialysis, and hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	329
doctor visit	287
hospital care	4162
inpatient care	4162
nursing home care	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	284
doctor visit	288
hospital care	3225
inpatient care	3225
nursing home care	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	109
Hispanic	253
Asian	72
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	116
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	75
Dementia	47
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	361
doctor visit	208
hospital care	3192
inpatient care	3192
nursing home care	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	127
Hispanic	262
Asian	69
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	117
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	75
Dementia	54
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	405
doctor visit	108
hospital care	2117
inpatient care	2117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	182
Hispanic	378
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	184
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	75
Dementia	52
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	289
doctor visit	117
hospital care	2156
inpatient care	2156

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	94
Hispanic	184
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	81
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	59
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	75
Dementia	51
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	338
doctor visit	123
hospital care	2109
inpatient care	2109

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	87
Hispanic	213
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	74
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	75
Dementia	46
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	32
dialysis	353
doctor visit	147
hospital care	1963
inpatient care	1963

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	74
Hispanic	219
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	69
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	75
Dementia	44
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	37
dialysis	364
doctor visit	127
hospital care	1640
inpatient care	1640

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	88
Hispanic	198
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	60
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	75
Dementia	44
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	20
dialysis	369
doctor visit	13
hospital care	1367
inpatient care	1367

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	79
Hispanic	166
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	44
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	75
Dementia	42
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	201
hospital care	833
inpatient care	833

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	85
Hispanic	133
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	25
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	75
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
dialysis	262
hospital care	993
inpatient care	993
lab tests	169

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	88
Hispanic	163
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	44
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	75
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
dialysis	214
doctor visit	41
hospital care	1038
inpatient care	1038
lab tests	221

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	76
Hispanic	152
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	41
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	75
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	52
dialysis	383
doctor visit	33
hospital care	1516
inpatient care	1516
lab tests	284
preventive care	19

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	88
Hispanic	157
Asian	40
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	63
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	75
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated as a nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

blood draw	38
dialysis	319
doctor visit	135
hospital care	2023
inpatient care	2023
lab tests	224
nursing home care	56
preventive care	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	205
Male	214

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	90
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	190
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	70
75 to 84	103
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	143

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and heart failure.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	69
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	39
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Olive View-UCLA Medical Center (2005)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian M. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saddleback Medical Center

Long Beach Medical Center

MemorialCare

Orange Coast Medical Center

MemorialCare Medical Group

Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$34,700 KRYSTEXXA $34,674	$26
Outset Medical Inc	$10,498 $10,498
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$2,828 VELTASSA $289	$2,539
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$429 Kerendia $429
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$318 XARELTO $318
Other	$1,410 LUPKYNIS $122	Auryxia $112	FARXIGA $110	SAMSCA $104	LOKELMA $101	Other $863

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$29,820
Consulting Fee	$7,425
Food and Beverage	$4,516
Travel and Lodging	$4,289
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,997
Other	$136

Biography

Dr. Brian Lee's specialty is adult nephrology. Dr. Lee is affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He trained at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center for residency.