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Active NPI 1922413236 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ashley Rae Ludwig , DO

Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ashley Ludwig, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton in 2014, Dr. Ludwig delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Ludwig is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175318887
Fax 7175314974
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -6.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ludwig (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
103 64 $259.00 $73.00
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
42 25 $141.00 $46.03
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
33 33 $1225.09 $124.01
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
14 14 $3651.00 $111.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-28
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA OS023339

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC LL32726

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175315638

Secondary Practice Locations

1801 Sunset Drive, General Surgery Clinic

Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: 8034344166

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Karima Fitzgerald , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NPI 1003048802

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1013536499

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Lacee Laufenberg-Puopolo , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NPI 1033344403

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kevin Mckenna , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1043268634

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Ardell , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043573389

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043674328

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2023

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318887)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 28, 2023

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR MC CA410, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175311159)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2021

Recorded as ASHLEY LUDWIG, D.O.

NPI Profile Active June 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2014

Registered at 1801 SUNSET DRIVE, GENERAL SURGERY CLINIC, COLUMBIA, SC 29203 (Tel: 8034344166)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2014

Registered at 1801 SUNSET DRIVE, GENERAL SURGERY CLINIC, COLUMBIA, SC 29203 (Tel: 8034344166)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2014

Recorded as ASHLEY JONES, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2014

Surgery (License #LL32726 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922413236
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2014
Last Update: November 28, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

500 University Dr Mc Ca410

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175311159

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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