CHRISTOPHER M LOCKE DPM
NPI 1609837723
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Boston, MA
Active since March 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-6840(617) 414-6710 Get Directions Write a Review
About Christopher M Locke Dpm NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER M LOCKE DPM (NPI 1609837723) is an individual foot surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (2174) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Shore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1609837723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0131X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER M LOCKECredential: DPM
Location Address732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON 5TH FLOORBoston, MA 02118-2656
Mailing Address850 Harrison Avenue, Yacc Bn-c7Boston, MA 02118-4001 · (617) 414-5405
Phone(617) 414-6840
Fax(617) 414-6710
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2012
✔ NPI 1609837723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0131X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 2174
732 HARRISON AVE, Boston, MA 02118
Other Identifiers 4
Medicare UPINU87304MA
Medicare PINY7510601MA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRY75105MA
Medicaid110016886AMA
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Christopher M Locke Dpm is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID6103835970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060406000514
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
309 services114 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
256 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
218 services105 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
55 services48 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
45 services19 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
43 services26 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MAOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220100
Location55 Fogg RoadSouth Weymouth, MA 02190 · Norfolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
82.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
88.33
Promoting Interoperability
70
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
69.53
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
27%130 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
1%119 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
14%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
6%130 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
93%2,330 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%195 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
44%162 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%1,536 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%457 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
12%162 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
23%457 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
11%264 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
1%392 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 90% · 293 patients
Patients tobacco: 83% · 293 patients
15%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%457 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%457 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
76%169 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%457 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6251
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers13 claims380 services$1.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
732 HARRISON AVE, 4TH FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
732 HARRISON AVE
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON BUILDING FL 3
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
732 HARRISON AVE, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Christopher Locke's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Locke is 1609837723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2006.
Where is Christopher Locke located?
Christopher Locke practices at 732 Harrison Ave Preston 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-6840.
What is Christopher Locke's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0131X.
Is Christopher Locke enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Locke is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Christopher Locke accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Christopher Locke as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Christopher Locke affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Christopher Locke is affiliated with South Shore Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Locke was last updated on September 4, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Christopher M Locke, DPM · NPI 1609837723
Foot Surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 29, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1609837723 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 29, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Podiatrist - Foot Surgery · taxonomy 213ES0131X
- **State license:** 2174 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 732 HARRISON AVE, PRESTON 5TH FLOOR, Boston, MA 02118-2656
- **Phone:** (617) 414-6840 · **Fax:** (617) 414-6710
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1998
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 4, 2012
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN U87304 (MA); Medicare PIN Y7510601 (MA); Medicare ID-Type Unspecified RY75105 (MA); and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1609837723) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.