James P Locher Jr, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Edgewood, KY

James P Locher Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Edgewood, Kentucky. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc and his current practice location is 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 301-9010.

James P Locher Jr is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 30673) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1841215597.

Contact Information

James P Locher Jr, MD
711 Medical Village Dr,
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859) 301-9010
(859) 301-9018



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames P Locher Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James P Locher Jr attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841215597
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759293004
  • Enrollment ID: I20151214001786

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James P Locher Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841215597NPI-NPPES
34376900MedicaidWI
0152701MedicaidOH
64880867MedicaidKY
P00009306OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
#215652OtherMEDICARE GROUP
036109025MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 30673 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Elizabeth EdgewoodEdgewood, KYHospital
St Elizabeth Ft ThomasFort thomas, KYHospital
Dearborn County HospitalLawrenceburg, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc0648174623102

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSt Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932187937
PECOS PAC ID: 0648174623
Enrollment ID: O20031121000206

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James P Locher Jr, MD
Po Box 636324,
Cincinnati, OH 45263-6324

Ph: (859) 301-9010
James P Locher Jr, MD
711 Medical Village Dr,
Edgewood, KY 41017

Ph: (859) 301-9010

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Edgewood, KY

Victor Schmelzer, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-9010    Fax: 859-301-9018
Karl Stephen Ulicny Ii, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-9010    Fax: 859-301-9018
Dr. Mario Castillo-sang, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-9010    Fax: 859-301-9018
Raymond Joseph Will, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 20 Medical Village Dr, Ste. 105, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-9010    Fax: 859-301-9018
Dr. Royce Ford Calhoun Ii, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-2465    Fax: 859-301-4941
Dr. George Clifton Christensen Iii, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
Phone: 859-301-9010    Fax: 859-301-9018

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