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- 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
About Dr. Locher
Based in Edgewood, KY, James P. Locher, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). James graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1989. Medicare claims data shows James provided 52 services to 52 patients. The services billed most often include coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, harvest of vein using an endoscope, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1841215597 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (859) 301-9010
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
711 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
Edgewood, KY 41017
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Needle biopsy of lung
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
52 services · 52 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
20 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Edgewood 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James P. Locher specialize in?
James P. Locher is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Edgewood, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is James P. Locher located?
James P. Locher is listed at 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James P. Locher's phone number?
The number on file is (859) 301-9010. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James P. Locher?
James P. Locher's National Provider Identifier is 1841215597. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James P. Locher train?
James P. Locher attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James P. Locher have?
James P. Locher has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James P. Locher do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James P. Locher performs procedures including coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and harvest of vein using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James P. Locher's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James P. Locher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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