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Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Joseph Lee, M.D.)
Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)
Professional interests include: spondylolysis (spinal stress fracture), rotator cuff injury, consultation, and more.
560 Northern Boulevard Suite 204
Great Neck, NY 11021

Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD is a physiatrist in New York, NY specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.

View Doctor's Full Profile (516) 441-5940

Office Locations

5 E 98th Street Floor 4
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-8947
(646) 937-5447
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Mount Sinai Health System

560 Northern Boulevard Suite 204
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 441-5940
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Mount Sinai Health System

Organization:the Spine Center at Mount
Sinai Hospital, NY 10029
(212) 241-8947
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Some issues Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

nerve block
selective nerve root block
spinal injection
subarachnoid block with local anesthetic
transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD performed more nerve block, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal injection, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections
pain management

In 2012, Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD performed more injections, and pain management procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 92
diagnostic procedures 401
doctor visit 864
injections 259
nerve block 97
pain management 167
spinal procedures 97

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2013 were injections, pain management, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 169
diagnostic procedures 37
doctor visit 956
injections 376
nerve block 161
pain management 207
spinal procedures 161

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 41
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2014 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 146
diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 897
injections 307
nerve block 161
pain management 161
spinal procedures 161

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 161
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 337
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 49
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 38
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2015 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 155
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 768
injections 293
nerve block 138
pain management 138
spinal procedures 138

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 290
Female 374
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 616
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 288
From 75 to 84 234
85 and over 98
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 172
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 972
injections 332
nerve block 140
pain management 160
spinal procedures 140

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 240
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 66
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2017 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 233
doctor visit 1023
injections 381
nerve block 148
pain management 148
spinal procedures 148

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 14
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 193
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 65
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2018 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 198
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 1146
injections 390
nerve block 192
pain management 192
spinal procedures 192

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 331
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 454
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 199
85 and over 79
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2019 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 152
doctor visit 1170
injections 329
nerve block 158
pain management 177
spinal procedures 158

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 473
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 227
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 81
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2020 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 162
complementary or alternative therapy 517
doctor visit 1118
injections 319
nerve block 114
pain management 157
spinal procedures 114

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 243
Female 371
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 541
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 258
From 75 to 84 224
85 and over 101
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2021 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, aspiration and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 198
complementary or alternative therapy 726
diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 1290
injections 362
nerve block 118
pain management 164
spinal procedures 118

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 475
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 651
Black 14
Hispanic 26
Asian 17
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 308
From 75 to 84 293
85 and over 110
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY during 2022 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 88
complementary or alternative therapy 295
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 826
injections 236
nerve block 119
pain management 148
spinal procedures 119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 229
Female 362
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 486
Black 31
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 33
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 237
85 and over 83
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 5
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and aspiration.

aspiration 160
complementary or alternative therapy 512
diagnostic procedures 68
doctor visit 1002
injections 325
nerve block 140
pain management 165
spinal procedures 140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 286
Ethnicity
Black / African American 12
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 421
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 6
Other 13
Age
75 to 84 172
85 and over 70
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 204

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Institution Not Present. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)

Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Institution Not Present

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

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. Joseph K. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), 1199SEIU, EmblemHealth, Healthfirst Medicare, MagnaCare, Oscar, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, VNSNY Choice Medicare, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Centivo, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty and AETNA - Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Cigna
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
1199SEIU
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst Medicare
MagnaCare
Oscar
United Healthcare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
VNSNY Choice Medicare
Medicare - NY
AETNA - Medicare
Centivo
Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
AETNA - Commercial

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 485 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph K. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
NUVASIVE, INC. $284 Reline
$238 		Integrated Operative Solutions
$46
DePuy Synthes Products LLC $279
$279
Medtronic, Inc. $175 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM
$175
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $136 MONOVISC
$29 		Spine
$22
$86
Abbott Laboratories $71 Architect TSH
$24 		Architect system
$18 		Alinity
$15 		AlinIQ
$14
Other $10 LifeVest
$10
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $654
Travel and Lodging $301

Biography

Dr. Joseph Lee's area of specialization is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Lee include spinal pain, herniated disc, and spondylolysis (spinal stress fracture). Dr. Lee's hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Dr. Lee can accept Blue California, Healthfirst, and Oscar, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Sinai Hospital, NY is open to new patients as reported by Mount Sinai Health System. He is a graduate of Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Lee include: New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars.

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