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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LOCK
James S Lock, MD is a healthcare provider in Opelika, AL specialising in general surgery. James trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. James is also listed as specialising in surgery.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Lock's specialty?
Dr. Lock is a general surgeon in Opelika, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lock?
Dr. Lock is listed at 121 N 20TH ST BLDG 3, Opelika, AL 36801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lock?
The number on file is (334) 745-6271. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Lock?
Dr. Lock's National Provider Identifier is 1194757179. 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
What is Dr. Lock's medical education?
Dr. Lock attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lock have?
Dr. Lock has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lock known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lock performs procedures including insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist and insertion of central venous tube with port; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (334) 745-6271
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 N 20TH ST BLDG 3
Opelika, AL 36801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
856 services · 613 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist | Procedure | 37215 |
14 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
11 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
17 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
125 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
47 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93978 |
38 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
406 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
83 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
75 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
26 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other general surgeons at this location 4
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 general surgeons in Opelika 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist 2
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.