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Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Penn State College of Medicine (1996 - 2000)

Professional interests include: stroke, neurological disorders, neurocritical care

410 W 10TH AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD is a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in vascular neurology. She graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center.

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410 W 10TH AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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Some issues Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“In an accompanying editorial, Vivien Lee, MD, of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, highlighted the "far-reaching global clinical implications" of using tenecteplase in an...”—"Late-Window Tenecteplase for Stroke Works When Thrombectomy's Out of the Question", MedPage Today, June 2024

"New Collaborative Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Will Bring Stroke Care Right To The Patient", Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316
ultrasound (sonogram)	181
vascular procedures	181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
vascular procedures	129

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	35
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vascular procedures	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	31
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
vascular procedures	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	184
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	96
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
vascular procedures	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	74
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
hospital care	445
inpatient care	445

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	55
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	52
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	420
inpatient care	420

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	72
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	130

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	44
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	32
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	269
inpatient care	269

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	290
inpatient care	290

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	42
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in COLUMBUS, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
ultrasound (sonogram)	87
vascular procedures	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	47
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	105

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	13
Dementia	27

Education & Training

Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Vascular Neurology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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. Vivien H. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Medical Mutual, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Sagamore, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Med Ben OH, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH, Valor Health Plan OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Aetna Better Health OH, Medigold OH, Direct Health Connect/H2B OH, USA MCO OH, Ohio Health Choice, Immergrun OH, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

HealthSpring

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Medical Mutual

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Sagamore

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Med Ben OH

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH

Valor Health Plan OH

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Aetna Better Health OH

Medigold OH

Direct Health Connect/H2B OH

USA MCO OH

Ohio Health Choice

Immergrun OH

CareSource OH

Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$908 $908

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$814
Food and Beverage	$94

Research Payments

Dr. Vivien H. Lee, MD has received 19 research payments totaling $36,841.

Biography

Dr. Vivien Lee is a specialist in vascular neurology. She is especially interested in stroke, neurocritical care, and neurological disorders. She seems to honor Anthem, Medical Mutual, Blue California, and more. Dr. Lee obtained her medical school training at Penn State College of Medicine and performed her residency at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lee is affiliated with Mercy Health and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inColumbus, OH as reported by Doctor.com.