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Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Surgery

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: diabetic retinopathy, vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), uveitis, and more.

530 1st Avenue Suite 3b
Carol M. Lee, MD 10016

(212) 684-2424

Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD is a retina specialist in New York, NY specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and surgery. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NYU Langone Health, Chief of Service- Tisch Hospital, NYULangone Medical Cneter and Carol M. Lee, MD.

Office Locations

161 Madison Avenue Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016

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NYU Langone Health

161 Madison Avenue Suite 5ne
Carol M. Lee, MD 10016

(212) 684-2424

(212) 448-0116

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423 East 23rd Street New York Harbor Vahcs (630)
New York, NY 10010

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NYU Langone Health

530 1st Avenue Suite 3b
Carol M. Lee, MD 10016

(212) 684-2424

(212) 576-2579

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Vitrectomy (Vitreous Surgery)

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the clear gel (the vitreous) that fills the eyeball. This procedure is usually done in order for the surgeon to reach through the eye to the retina, which is located on the inside back of the eyeball. A vitrectomy may also be performed to remove vitreous that is contaminated with blood, infection, or debris.

Like all eye surgeries, a vitrectomy is performed using very tiny instruments that can handle delicate and exact procedures within the eye, and the surgeon often uses a microscope to see them. The idea of removing the inside of the eyeball can be unnerving, but the vitreous is replaced with a saline or silicone solution and vision is not usually affected. A vitrectomy may be performed as part of treatment for:

Retinopathy
Retinal detachment
A macular hole
Cataracts
Infection or severe injury within the eye

During surgery, patients will be given adequate anesthesia so they won't be aware of what is happening. After surgery, patients may feel some discomfort as their eyes heal Patients may have to temporarily wear an eye patch to protect their eyes, or use eye drops to help them heal. Depending on what kind of surgery patients have had, their vision may be blurry for a few days. Patients should feel better within a few days, but it may take more than a month for their vision to completely recover.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	578
injections	98

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	702
injections	138

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	52
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	702
injections	118

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	45
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	47
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	788
injections	123

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	86
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	819
injections	111

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	57
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	892
injections	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	55
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	926
injections	162

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	794
injections	128

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	608
injections	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	699
injections	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	764
injections	127

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	818
injections	126

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY during 2024 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	746
injections	116

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD treated as a retina specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures and injections.

eye procedures	756
injections	120

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	215
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	22
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	105

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	15
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1984. She completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1984)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (1991)

Licensed In: New York

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. Carol M. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare PPO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare POS, Aetna POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Oxford Freedom, Aetna Indemnity, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare and Aetna PPO/EPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Carol M. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare PPO

Aetna HMO

United Healthcare POS

Aetna POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Oxford Freedom

Aetna Indemnity

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Aetna PPO/EPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$1,374 TECFIDERA $617	PLEGRIDY $329	Vumerity $303	TYSABRI $125
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$708 COPAXONE $708
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$542 UPLIZNA $542
Allergan Inc.	$385 OZURDEX $385
Genentech USA, Inc.	$375 OCREVUS $250	Non-Covered Product $125
Other	$1,068 Spectralis $345	UPLIZNA $243	CEQUA $125	ZEPOSIA $124	Cataract Equipment $104	Other $127

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,107
Education	$345

Biography

Dr. Carol Lee is a surgery and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lee include uveitis, retina surgery, and diabetic retinopathy. She most likely takes United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare HMO, and United Healthcare POS, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Lee is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and a graduate of NYU Langone Medical Center's residency program. She has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. Dr. Lee speaks Korean. She is professionally affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and NYU Langone Health.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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