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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245202506 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 747 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.07
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Locke Keney, MD filed 9,172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 86% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Locke Keney, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
9,172 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Locke Keney, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Locke Keney, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,172 238% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Locke Keney, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 950 E HARVARD AVE, Denver, CO, 80210, with a listed phone of (303) 649-3200. NPI 1245202506 was issued on 02/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 747 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $902K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1245202506 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/02/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Locke Keney, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Portercare Adventist Health System
Denver, CO
Select Physical Therapy OF West Denver Limited Partnership
Commerce City, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Locke Keney, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
Exact Sciences Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Locke Keney, MD - brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 9,172 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
9,172
Total Claims
$902K
Total Drug Cost
747
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 21,288
- Total Day Supply
- 627,715
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $706K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $194K
- Opioid Claims
- 330 (3.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 166
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 295, 75-84: 292, 85+: 114
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Locke Keney, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
531 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
472 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
283 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
257 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
247 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 211
Rosuvastatin Calcium
211 claims
- Omeprazole 202
Omeprazole
202 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 200
Metoprolol Succinate
200 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 531 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 472 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 283 |
| Lisinopril | 257 |
| Losartan Potassium | 247 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 211 |
| Omeprazole | 202 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 200 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 198 |
| Gabapentin | 190 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Locke Keney, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Locke Keney, MD's 9,172 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Keney.
Dr. Emily Aaron
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Cynthia Abacan
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. David Abbey
MS MD
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. Victor Abela
D.O.
Denver, CO
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locke Keney, MD's specialty? ▼
Locke Keney, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Locke Keney, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Locke Keney, MD wrote 9,172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $902K in drug costs for 747 beneficiaries.
Where is Locke Keney, MD located? ▼
Locke Keney, MD is located at 950 E HARVARD AVE, Denver, CO, 80210. Phone: (303) 649-3200.
What is Locke Keney, MD's NPI number? ▼
Locke Keney, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245202506, issued on 02/02/2006.
Does Locke Keney, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Locke Keney, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $706K in brand drug costs.
Does Locke Keney, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Locke Keney, MD had 330 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Locke Keney, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Locke Keney, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Locke Keney, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Locke Keney, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,172 Part D claims and 747 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Locke Keney, MD's credentials? ▼
Locke Keney, MD's NPI is 1245202506 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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