John Lochemes, MD
NPI 1831184886 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Lochemes, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1831184886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831184886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000028565 (TN)
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
20 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
3,694 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 998 | $21 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 494 | $116 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 405 | $8 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 216 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 207 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 46 | 24 |
| Celecoxib | 35 | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 35 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 35 | 30 |
| Naproxen | 35 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$419 across 7 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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2020-01-15
- Certified
- 2020-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Lochemes's NPI number?
- John Lochemes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831184886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Lochemes's specialty?
- John Lochemes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Lochemes located?
- John Lochemes's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120-9475.
- What is John Lochemes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Lochemes is (901) 255-6532.
- Does John Lochemes accept Medicare?
- John Lochemes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Lochemes's NPI active?
- Yes — John Lochemes's NPI (1831184886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.