Physician Profile
Ronald N. Locke, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Locke
Ronald N. Locke, MD is a healthcare provider in Fort Mill, SC specializing in surgery. Ronald trained at Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Ronald is also listed as specializing in vascular surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ronald cared for 333 Medicare patients across 471 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (803) 547-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
127 BEN CASEY DR STE 106
Fort Mill, SC 29708
1406 Habersham Dr
Waycross, GA 31501
302 S Wayne St
Alma, GA 31510
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
471 services · 333 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37238 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
30 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | Imaging | 75625 |
20 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image | Imaging | 75820 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
148 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Locke specialize in?
Dr. Locke is a general surgeon in Fort Mill, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Locke located?
Dr. Locke is listed at 127 Ben Casey Dr Ste 106, Fort Mill, SC 29708. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Locke's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 547-6800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Locke's NPI number?
Dr. Locke's National Provider Identifier is 1528065406. 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 Dr. Locke go to medical school?
Dr. Locke attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Locke been practicing?
Dr. Locke has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Locke do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Locke performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel, insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, initial vein and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Locke confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Locke. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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