Physician profile
Lee Pyles
NPI 1174542062
$1,906.43
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
5 companies · $1,822 in 2025
The $1,822 reported for 2025 was more than what 84% of Pediatric Cardiology providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $146).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $30.94 · 2022: $53.87 · 2025: $1,822.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Travel and Lodging: $1,492 · Food and Beverage: $330.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $1,491.67 |
| Food and Beverage | $329.95 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $1,821.62 | 2025 | |
| Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, INC. | $53.87 | 2022 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | $30.94 | 2019 |
2 companies reported research payments only; those appear in the research section below.
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Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Lee Pyles listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.