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Dr. David Clark Lee, MD

(Dr. David C. Lee, MD)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1994)
Professional interests include: stroke, spinal cord injury
1211 S Gloster Street Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38801

Dr. David Clark Lee, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. David Clark Lee, MD is affiliated with Forrest Health, Merit Health, SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA and SPECIALTY ORTHOPEDIC GROUP OF MISSISSIPPI PLLC.

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Office Locations

1211 S Gloster Street Suite A
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 432-1485
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Forrest Health

3688 Veterans Memorial Drive Suite 200
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 554-7400
(601) 554-7488
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Some issues Dr. David Clark Lee, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray
laminectomy
laminectomy lead placement for spinal cord stimulation
pelvis X-ray
spinal cord stimulator implantation
spinal cord stimulator replacement
spinal procedures
spine X-ray
X-rays

In 2023, Dr. David Clark Lee, MD performed more knee X-ray, laminectomy, laminectomy lead placement for spinal cord stimulation, pelvis X-ray, spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, spinal procedures, spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. David Clark Lee, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Mississippi.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy
laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

By Affordability:

neck X-ray
spine imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Mississippi, Dr. David Clark Lee, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, and laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for neck X-ray, and spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2012 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 42
bone surgery 12
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 32
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 12
CT scan 105
decompression surgery 118
doctor visit 479
emergency care 13
fracture reduction (setting broken bones) 12
hip imaging 15
hospital care 196
implant surgery 22
inpatient care 196
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 333
musculoskeletal imaging 63
neck surgery 30
nerve procedures 118
neurostimulator lead placement 21
neurostimulator replacement 22
spinal procedures 822
thoracic (chest) imaging 11
X-rays 240

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 31
CT scan 22
decompression surgery 120
doctor visit 526
implant surgery 20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 102
musculoskeletal imaging 21
neck surgery 31
nerve procedures 120
neurostimulator lead placement 17
neurostimulator replacement 20
spinal procedures 497
X-rays 151

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 215
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 455
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 22
Less than 65 197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 61
decompression surgery 128
doctor visit 614
hospital care 51
implant surgery 22
inpatient care 51
neck surgery 44
nerve procedures 128
neurostimulator lead placement 22
neurostimulator replacement 22
spinal procedures 422
X-rays 113

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 290
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 428
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 16
Less than 65 182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 28
decompression surgery 118
doctor visit 612
implant surgery 16
neck surgery 28
nerve procedures 118
neurostimulator lead placement 14
neurostimulator replacement 16
spinal procedures 296
X-rays 89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 446
Female 484
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 804
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 360
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 28
Less than 65 358

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 31
decompression surgery 114
doctor visit 701
image guided procedures 24
implant surgery 25
injections 24
minimally invasive procedures 24
neck surgery 31
nerve procedures 114
neurostimulator lead placement 19
neurostimulator replacement 25
pain management 24
spinal procedures 448
X-rays 213

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 331
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 470
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 31
Less than 65 194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 49
decompression surgery 120
doctor visit 834
image guided procedures 12
implant surgery 44
injections 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
neck surgery 37
nerve procedures 120
neurostimulator lead placement 32
neurostimulator replacement 44
pain management 12
revision surgery 11
spinal procedures 605
X-rays 340

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 259
Female 403
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 560
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 277
From 75 to 84 147
85 and over 30
Less than 65 208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 50
decompression surgery 175
doctor visit 941
image guided procedures 28
implant surgery 88
injections 28
minimally invasive procedures 130
neck surgery 50
nerve procedures 175
neurostimulator lead placement 165
neurostimulator replacement 88
pain management 28
spinal procedures 920
X-rays 409

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 308
Female 408
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 622
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 302
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 22
Less than 65 219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 9
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 53
decompression surgery 145
doctor visit 847
hospital care 12
image guided procedures 38
implant surgery 88
injections 38
inpatient care 12
minimally invasive procedures 138
musculoskeletal imaging 16
neck surgery 42
nerve procedures 145
neurostimulator lead placement 172
neurostimulator replacement 88
pain management 38
pelvic imaging 12
revision surgery 11
spinal procedures 1055
X-rays 596

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 359
Female 479
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 727
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 388
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 39
Less than 65 208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 40
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 26
decompression surgery 127
doctor visit 588
image guided procedures 23
implant surgery 69
injections 23
minimally invasive procedures 114
musculoskeletal imaging 14
neck surgery 26
nerve procedures 127
neurostimulator lead placement 143
neurostimulator replacement 69
pain management 23
revision surgery 13
spinal procedures 857
X-rays 478

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 297
Female 386
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 593
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 305
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 28
Less than 65 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, neurostimulator lead placement and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 20
decompression surgery 94
doctor visit 489
implant surgery 85
minimally invasive procedures 41
neck surgery 20
nerve procedures 94
neurostimulator lead placement 99
neurostimulator replacement 85
revision surgery 12
spinal procedures 806
X-rays 506

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 270
Female 400
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 600
Black 59
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 311
From 75 to 84 187
85 and over 40
Less than 65 132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 46
doctor visit 635
implant surgery 121
musculoskeletal imaging 13
nerve procedures 46
neurostimulator lead placement 108
neurostimulator replacement 121
spinal procedures 920
X-rays 658

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 275
Female 446
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 656
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 330
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 48
Less than 65 103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 36
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Clark Lee, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 39
bone surgery 12
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 32
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 12
CT scan 63
decompression surgery 118
doctor visit 660
emergency care 13
fracture reduction (setting broken bones) 12
hip imaging 15
hospital care 86
image guided procedures 25
implant surgery 54
injections 25
inpatient care 86
minimally invasive procedures 76
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 217
musculoskeletal imaging 25
neck surgery 33
nerve procedures 118
neurostimulator lead placement 73
neurostimulator replacement 54
pain management 25
pelvic imaging 12
revision surgery 11
spinal procedures 695
thoracic (chest) imaging 11
X-rays 344

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 358
Ethnicity
Black / African American 5
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 537
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 149
85 and over 27
Less than 65 179
65 to 74 265

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. David Clark Lee, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery Surgery - Neurological and has a state license in Mississippi.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery Surgery - Neurological

Licensed In: Mississippi

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Clark Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Forrest Health
Merit Health
SOUTHERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS PA
SPECIALTY ORTHOPEDIC GROUP OF MISSISSIPPI PLLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Life Spine, Inc. $206,378 Aileron Expandable
$114,169 		PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
$43,344 		Aileron TRX, Aileron Expandable
$15,414 		Aileron
$15,231 		AILERON EXPANDABLE POSTERIOR FUSION SYSTEM
$8,760 		Other
$9,460
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. $25,609 Vertebral Motion Analysis
$22,720
$2,889
Abbott Laboratories $5,364 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$1,997 		PROCLAIM
$1,956 		Proclaim IPG
$589 		Axium INS DRG IPG
$337 		SCS IPGs
$236 		Other
$248
Nutech Spine, Inc. $5,192 Reform Pedicle Screw System
$5,192
Boston Scientific Corporation $2,918 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER
$859 		PAIN MANAGEMENT
$445 		WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
$426 		GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
$338 		GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT
$208 		Other
$642
Other $6,814 MazorX - Renaissance
$1,604 		Spinal Implant
$358 		SiCure
$280 		VariLift
$236 		Interventional Therapies
$229 		Other
$4,106
Types of Payments
Royalty or License $205,846
Consulting Fee $26,592
Food and Beverage $11,798
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest $5,192
Travel and Lodging $2,165
Other $682

Research Payments

Dr. David Clark Lee, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $64,095.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. David Clark Lee, MD.

Ortho Kinematics Inc. 2017 $208,170.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. 2013 $145,622.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. 2015 $145,622.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. 2016 $145,622.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Ortho Kinematics Inc. 2017 $145,622.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Ortho Kinematics, Inc. 2014 $145,622.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Statera Spine, Inc. 2018 $111,833.00 Physician Covered Recipient stock
Nutech Spine, Inc. 2014 $69,518.20 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock, subject to shareholder agreements including restrictive covenants
Nutech Spine, Inc. 2013 $51,520.00 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock, subject to shareholder agreements including restrictive covenants

Biography

Dr. David Lee specializes in neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lee include spinal cord injury, neurosurgery, and stroke. Before completing his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Lee attended medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Lee's hospital/clinic affiliations include Merit Health and Forrest Health.

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