2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1598762254 M.D.
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STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.

Surgery Physician in ORANGE CITY, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
130
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5736/100
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What the federal data reveals: STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ORANGE CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 130 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5736/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5736 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1598762254

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

83.5736/100 0.4736000000000047% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Surgery Physician share within Iowa

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Iowa

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5736/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 83.5736/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 83.5736/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in ORANGE CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598762254. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 LINCOLN CIR SE, ORANGE CITY, IA, 51041, with a listed phone of (712) 737-5317. NPI 1598762254 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOCKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.5736/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.0724, Cost 50.8397), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1000 LINCOLN CIR SE
ORANGE CITY, IA 51041

Provider Details

NPI 1598762254
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.5736
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.0724
Quality
50.8397
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. 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.

ORANGE CITY MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
ORANGE CITY, IA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 130 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.

130
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
191
Total Day Supply
5,027
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$367
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
73
Sucralfate
23
Ondansetron Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s 130 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LOCKER.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s specialty?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in ORANGE CITY, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5736/100 (Quality: 96.0724, Cost: 50.8397). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. located?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. is located at 1000 LINCOLN CIR SE, ORANGE CITY, IA, 51041. Phone: (712) 737-5317.
What is STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598762254, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $367 in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Sucralfate, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s credentials?
STEVEN LOCKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1598762254 with credentials M.D.. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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