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Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD

(211 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Stanford University School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: shoulder surgery, elbow surgery

2120 North Macarthur Boulevard Suite 100
Irving, TX 75061

(972) 438-4636

Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD is an orthopedist in Irving, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas, Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving.

Office Locations

Methodist Health System

2120 North Macarthur Boulevard Suite 100
Irving, TX 75061

(972) 438-4636

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

joint MRI

MRI

In 2023, Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD had a list price for joint MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD had a list price for elbow MRI, shoulder MRI, upper extremity MRI, and wrist MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

carpal tunnel injection

By Affordability:

casting

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for casting (cast application) 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	74
injections	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	38

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2015 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	359
hip imaging	28
hospital care	31
injections	86
inpatient care	31
musculoskeletal imaging	28
X-rays	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	76
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2016 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	524
hospital care	47
immobilization	27
injections	150
inpatient care	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	25
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	51
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2017 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	647
hospital care	36
immobilization	25
injections	175
inpatient care	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	47
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2018 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	551
hospital care	20
immobilization	22
injections	139
inpatient care	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	20
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2019 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	505
hospital care	18
immobilization	29
injections	156
inpatient care	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2020 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	455
hospital care	20
immobilization	15
injections	137
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	21
nerve procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	29
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2021 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	473
immobilization	17
injections	142
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	19
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX during 2022 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	621
immobilization	25
injections	221
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nerve procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	24
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in Irving, TX were injections, aspiration, inpatient care and hip imaging.

aspiration	69
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	387
hip imaging	28
hospital care	28
immobilization	22
injections	135
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	144
Male	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	147
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Brown University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Brown University Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

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. Byung J. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TriWest

Medicaid

Cigna

Superior Health Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 211 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Byung J. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irving, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pylant Medical	$2,405 $2,405
ACUMED LLC	$1,979 Polarus 3 Solution $772	Shoulder $719	InFrame Implant $129	Hand & Wrist $125	Anatomic Radial Head $105	Other $129
Stryker Corporation	$1,601 TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $1,133	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $151	Gamma $145	INSPACE $111	Variax $31	Other $30
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,389 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $1,389
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.	$1,036 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $1,036
Other	$4,956 Implate $869	Ortho-Knee $596	External Fixation System $450	Aptus $231	Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $160	Other $2,651

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,686
Education	$4,141
Travel and Lodging	$3,739
Honoraria	$800

Biography

Dr. Byung Lee is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Irving, TX. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His areas of clinical interest consist of shoulder surgery and elbow surgery. Dr. Lee is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and Methodist Health System. He appears to be in-network for Superior Health Plan, Cigna, Medicaid, and more. Dr. Lee's education and training includes medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Brown University. He has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars.