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Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD

(Dr. Richard W. Lee, M.D.)

(428 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: stroke, venous disease, angiogram (angiography), and more.

1532 Lone Oak Road Suite 405
Paducah, KY 42003

(270) 441-4300

Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD is a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

13300 Hargrave Road Suite 340
Houston, TX 77070

(281) 737-2918

(281) 737-2919

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1532 Lone Oak Road Suite 405
Paducah, KY 42003

(270) 441-4300

(270) 441-4370

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Some issues Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

excisional debridement

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

excision

excisional debridement

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

surgical debridement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD performed more excisional debridement, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for excision, excisional debridement, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and surgical debridement 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. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	56
anastomosis	27
catheterization	70
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	116
device removal	17
dialysis access procedures	64
doctor visit	348
excision	90
hospital care	15
injections	20
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	105
vascular procedures	247
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21
X-rays	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	31
angioplasty	23
catheterization	67
compression therapy	53
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	222
dialysis access procedures	79
doctor visit	383
excision	198
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	106
immobilization	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
vascular procedures	288
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26
X-rays	29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	89
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	38
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	64
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	51
angioplasty	33
catheterization	47
compression therapy	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	177
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	72
doctor visit	510
excision	154
immobilization	28
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	78
minor procedures	30
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	143
vascular procedures	386
X-rays	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	98
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	49
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	53
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), vascular procedures, excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	60
anastomosis	18
angioplasty	25
catheterization	47
compression therapy	24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	330
dialysis access procedures	42
doctor visit	425
excision	308
hospital care	21
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	44
immobilization	24
injections	12
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	125
vascular procedures	319
X-rays	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	158
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	94
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	49
catheterization	38
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	275
dialysis access procedures	30
doctor visit	450
excision	255
hospital care	28
injections	19
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	138
vascular procedures	293
X-rays	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	93
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	37
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	60
anastomosis	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	285
dialysis access procedures	23
doctor visit	505
excision	269
hospital care	62
injections	22
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	123
vascular procedures	234

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	75
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	39
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	51
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	34
anastomosis	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	281
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	453
excision	266
hospital care	60
injections	34
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	97
vascular procedures	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	69
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	44
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	47
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	345
dialysis access procedures	13
doctor visit	514
excision	345
hospital care	109
injections	17
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	299

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	73
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	56
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
catheterization	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	216
doctor visit	411
excision	216
hospital care	95
injections	13
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	111
vascular procedures	243

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	82
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	58
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, vascular procedures and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	272
doctor visit	546
excision	272
hospital care	89
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	149
inpatient care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	155

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	74
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	67
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were vascular procedures, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	41
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	188
doctor visit	544
endarterectomy	12
excision	188
hospital care	100
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	188
injections	11
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	41
neck surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	172
vascular procedures	327

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	76
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	55
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	156
doctor visit	589
endarterectomy	14
excision	156
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	220
vascular procedures	344

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	63
Hispanic	37
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	47
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX during 2024 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	138
doctor visit	509
excision	138
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
pelvic imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	152
vascular procedures	249

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	62
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Houston, TX were vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	14
ablation	45
anastomosis	22
angioplasty	27
catheterization	47
compression therapy	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	230
device removal	15
dialysis access procedures	41
doctor visit	475
endarterectomy	13
excision	219
hospital care	66
immobilization	35
injections	18
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	50
minor procedures	30
neck surgery	13
pelvic imaging	14
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
vascular procedures	274
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	23
X-rays	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	76
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	259
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	43
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	49
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	157

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: SURGERY-Vascular Surgery, Creighton University, SURGERY-Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: SURGERY-Vascular Surgery, Creighton University, SURGERY-Vascular Surgery (2005)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Insurance Information

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Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart PPO, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, Sana Benefits, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP), TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, HAA Preferred Partners (International), DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO), BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP), DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO), Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO), Aetna Signature Administrators MODA, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP), DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO) and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

HealthSmart PPO

WellPoint

HealthSmart

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

Sana Benefits

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)

DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)

Aetna Signature Administrators MODA

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)

DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 428 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Walker Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$79,173 ClosureFast $41,544	CVI $20,812	VenaSeal $16,789	SilverHawk $28
Medtronic, Inc.	$18,840 ClosureFast $10,168	VenaSeal $8,458	Avalus $127	Chameleon $69	Protege RX $18
Covidien Sales LLC	$17,309 CVI $346	$16,963
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$615 ENTRE $558	ENTRE PLUS $43	NIMBL $15
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$577 VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface $165	GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $134	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $80	PROPATEN Vascular Graft $60	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PRO $37	Other $101
Other	$5,246 XARELTO $304	Pounce Venous Thrombectomy System $279	Endovascular $260	Perceval $211	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $200	Other $3,990

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$100,475
Food and Beverage	$11,129
Travel and Lodging	$10,157

Biography

Dr. Richard Lee is a vascular surgery specialist. In addition to English, he speaks German. His areas of expertise include aortic aneurysm, stroke, and carotid endarterectomy. Dr. Lee's professional affiliations include Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Houston Methodist West Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University, Dr. Lee attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Lee can take several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Trustmark, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Dr. Lee has received the following distinction: Texas Rising Stars.