Dr. Diana Lee
Dr. Diana Lee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Jose, California. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Lee has performed 34 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#131 in California) and 32 knee replacements, for a combined total of 66 procedures.
In California, Dr. Lee performs near average in hip (34 vs 41 avg), below average in knee (32 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Lee's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (34 cases) and knee replacements (32 cases).
San Jose is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Jose area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Lee first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Lee's 34 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Lee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
San Jose, CA 95119
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lee has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lee
How does Dr. Lee's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Lee has performed 66 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lee ranks #195 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lee perform?
Dr. Lee's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (32 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lee in San Jose?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in San Jose in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lee represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Lee's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 66 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Lee perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lee's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (32 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Lee compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Jose?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in San Jose, Dr. Lee ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Lee has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Jose, California
Dr. Lee's 66 Medicare procedures are above the San Jose average of 28. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Jose.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Leo Semkiw | 24 | Knee |
| Dr. Fook Wong | 22 | Knee |
| Dr. William Wall | 15 | Knee |
| Dr. Christian Foglar | 12 | Knee |
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