Dr. David T Lock
Hospice/Palliative Care in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. David T Lock, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1998, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, Spectrum Health - Reed City Campus. Dr. David T Lock also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Allina Health System. Dr. David T Lock accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (651) 635-9173 to request Dr. David T Lock the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
David T Lock |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9032210356 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. David T Lock graduated from medical school in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1548278013
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. David T Lock
Medical Licenses
Dr. David T Lock has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 57816 | Minnesota |
- Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services
click for detail Emergency Medical Services An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
| 4301073577 | Michigan |
- Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
click for detail Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
| 43921 | Wisconsin |
- Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 4301073577 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Reed City, Michigan | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Allina Health System | 2077 |
Practice Locations
333 Smith N Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Phone: (651) 635-9173
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, September 3, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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