Active NPI 1174651632 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Ludwig , OD

Ophthalmology • Saint Joseph, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Ludwig, OD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Joseph, MI. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Ludwig delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1101 MAIN ST.

Dr. Ludwig accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1101 Main St

Saint Joseph, MI 490851509

Telephone 2699833461

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Joseph, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +10.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Joseph, MI (843 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ludwig (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Saint Joseph Specialty Average (32.6 Years) 32.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	51	17	$236.00	$118.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	11	$175.00	$58.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	69	18	$236.00	$120.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	15	$175.00	$59.25
92250 Photography of the retina	18	16	$180.00	$35.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	78	24	$219.33	$121.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	17	$157.05	$60.09
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$165.00	$37.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	44	19	$216.00	$121.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	12	$155.00	$60.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	101	33	$169.54	$120.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	29	$128.60	$60.53
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	44	22	$70.00	$26.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	38	33	$202.74	$140.45
92250 Photography of the retina	22	22	$130.00	$47.83
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	18	18	$158.67	$37.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	136	40	$165.00	$113.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	96	35	$125.00	$57.29
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	54	26	$70.00	$24.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	50	41	$198.00	$132.26
92250 Photography of the retina	27	26	$130.00	$50.91
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	17	16	$157.00	$34.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	175	37	$165.00	$113.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	102	34	$125.00	$58.48
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	40	$198.00	$134.22
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	42	21	$70.00	$24.88
92250 Photography of the retina	41	29	$130.00	$59.42
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	22	20	$139.00	$86.13
76516 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length	20	20	$139.00	$71.08
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	19	19	$157.53	$35.29
76511 1d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures	18	18	$139.00	$92.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI 4901002918

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1101 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 490851509 (Tel: 2699833461)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1101 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 490851509 (Tel: 2699833461)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as GARY LUDWIG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #4901002918 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 28, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174651632

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 28, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1101 Main St

Saint Joseph, MI 490851509

Phone: 2699833461

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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