Quick answers
- Does Cathryn T. Lee accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cathryn T. Lee accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cathryn T. Lee see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 679 services for Cathryn T. Lee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cathryn T. Lee's NPI number?
- 1518305390. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Cathryn T. Lee, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 310 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 679 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)106 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)95 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)90 services
- Test for exercise-induced lung stress (94618)70 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)58 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis55%
- COPD54%
- Heart failure46%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Cathryn T. Lee works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cathryn T. Lee at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140130
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La GrangeLa Grange, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140065
- UChicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150195
Practice locations
Addresses where Cathryn T. Lee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (773) 702‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cathryn T. Lee as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Chicago
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Emory University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518305390 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians