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Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD

(Sun Y. Lee, MD, MSc)

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Specializes in: Physician and Endocrinology

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2007)

Professional interests include: thyroid problems

732 Harrison Avenue 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 638-7470

Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD is a physician provider in Boston, MA specializing in physician and endocrinology. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center and EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

732 Harrison Avenue 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118

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Some issues Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

neck imaging

neck ultrasound

soft tissue ultrasound

ultrasound

In 2024, Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD had a list price for neck imaging, neck ultrasound, soft tissue ultrasound, and ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	393
inpatient care	342
outpatient care	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	14

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
neck imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
neck imaging	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	58
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
neck imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	60
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	58
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
neck imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
neck imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	58
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
neck imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
neck imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
neck imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated as a physician provider in Boston, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	88
hospital care	143
inpatient care	131
neck imaging	30
outpatient care	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD.

**Gender**
Female	49
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	24
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2007. She completed residency at Boston Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Endocrinology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2007)

Residency: Boston Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Endocrinology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource Preferred, Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Subsidized Connector Plans, HPHC: HMO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Aetna: QPOS, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Aetna: ElectChoice, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, CCA: OneCare, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Fallon: Flex Care Select, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Senior Whole Health: SCO, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Neighborhood PACE, Aetna: National Advantage, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, CCA: SCO, Aetna: HMO, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP, Neighbborhood: Commercial and Aetna: Aetna Select.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sun Y. Lee, MSc, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Primary PPO Network

United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO

Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC)

Humana

Cigna: HealthSource Preferred

Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Subsidized Connector Plans

HPHC: HMO

MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network

Kaiser

Fallon: Senior Plan

CCA: SCO Primary Care

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: ACO

Aetna: QPOS

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care

Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs

Aetna: ElectChoice

Fallon: Select Care

CCA: Inpatient Services Program

BCBSMA: Indemnity

CCA: OneCare

Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II

Fallon: Flex Care Select

BCBSMA: HMO Blue

Aetna: Managed Choice POS

Senior Whole Health: SCO

BMC Healthnet: MassHealth

Neighbborhood: CarePlus

BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options

Neighborhood PACE

Aetna: National Advantage

Fallon: Preferred Care

Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers

BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement

Neighbborhood: CMA

Health Plans Inc.

BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: MassHealth

Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred

Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan

CCA: SCO

Aetna: HMO

Aetna: Open Choice PPO

VA Choice

BMC Healthnet: QHP

Neighbborhood: Commercial

Aetna: Aetna Select

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