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Dr. Darron Locke, MD

Roaring Spring, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Locke, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Roaring Spring, PA?

    Dr. Darron Locke, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Roaring Spring, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Locke graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine. Dr. Locke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Locke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Locke’s office at (814) 224-5132.

    Where did Dr. Locke go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Locke board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Darron Locke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Locke speak?

    Dr. Locke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Locke typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Locke diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Locke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Locke typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Locke performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Locke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Locke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Locke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 224-5132 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Locke accept in Roaring Spring, PA?

    Dr. Locke in Roaring Spring, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Locke's office located?

    Dr. Darron Locke's Primary Practice

    111 Nason Dr Ste 101

    Roaring Spring, PA 16673

    (814) 224-5132

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    Dr. Darron Locke's Practice 2

    3200 Fairway Dr

    Altoona, PA 16602

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    What is Dr. Locke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Locke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073507943.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Locke?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Locke

    What is Dr. Darron Locke's specialty?

    Dr. Locke is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Roaring Spring, PA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Darron Locke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Locke is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Geisinger Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Darron Locke accepting new patients in Roaring Spring, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Darron Locke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darron Locke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Locke's office at (814) 224-5132 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darron Locke?

    Please contact Dr. Locke's office at (814) 224-5132 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darron Locke have?

    Dr. Darron Locke is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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