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Edit this profileWhere to find Benjamin SWEE LENG Lee, MD
- Corpus Christi location main office
1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 - Corpus Christi location
5617 Timbergate Dr Ste 100, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 - Olmito location
8015 N Expressway 77, Olmito, TX 78575 - Laredo location
6010 McPherson Rd Ste 200, Laredo, TX 78041
About Dr. Lee
Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Benjamin SWEE LENG Lee, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 2,898 services to 701 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes. NPI 1871784967 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (361) 887-8451
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1521 S STAPLES ST STE 601
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
5617 Timbergate Dr Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
8015 N Expressway 77
Olmito, TX 78575
6010 McPherson Rd Ste 200
Laredo, TX 78041
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,898 services · 701 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
136 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
72 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
59 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
41 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
18 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
18 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Permanent blockage of hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36909 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37248 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Corpus Christi 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lee specialize in?
Dr. Lee is a kidney specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lee located?
Dr. Lee is listed at 1521 S Staples St Ste 601, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lee's phone number?
The number on file is (361) 887-8451. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lee?
Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier is 1871784967. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school?
Dr. Lee attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lee have?
Dr. Lee has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lee do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lee performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lee. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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