James Lock, MD
NPI 1194757179 · Surgery Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lock, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1194757179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194757179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00010320 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
856 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 406 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 125 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 83 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 75 | $103 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 47 | $107 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 396 | 229 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 105 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 67 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 22 |
| Cilostazol | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$729 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2013-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lock's NPI number?
- James Lock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194757179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lock's specialty?
- James Lock is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lock located?
- James Lock's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 N 20th St, Opelika, AL 36801-5449.
- What is James Lock's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lock is (334) 745-6271.
- Does James Lock accept Medicare?
- James Lock is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lock's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lock's NPI (1194757179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.