Quick answers
- Does Charles S. Locke Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles S. Locke Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles S. Locke Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 95 services for Charles S. Locke Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles S. Locke Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1578027017. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles S. Locke Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 95 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)51 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Arthritis58%
- Heart failure58%
Hospitals where Charles S. Locke Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles S. Locke Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles S. Locke Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 (252) 499‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles S. Locke Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carteret County General Hospital Corporation118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Morehead City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morehead City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carteret County General Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578027017 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians