Medicare Enrolled

Rachel Ludwig, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Independence, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
6100 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N STE 425, Independence, OH 44131
2166432780
Registered in NPPES since 2017
NPI: 1457875239 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Ludwig from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Ludwig

Rachel Ludwig is a nurse practitioner - family in Independence, OH, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Ludwig performed 1,979 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Ludwig received a total of $1,638 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Ludwig is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 2% volume in OH $1,638 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,979
Medicare services
Top 2% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
686 $52 $200
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
481 $68 $115
Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure.
328 $19 $45
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
116 $51 $100
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
109 $85 $170
Oxygen chamber therapy management
This code covers the professional management and oversight of a patient undergoing oxygen chamber therapy. It involves monitoring the patient's response and adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
64 $69 $225
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
63 $87 $175
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
59 $86 $180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
41 $64 $125
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
32 $42 $90
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,638
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $410/year across 4 years
Top 17% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
100
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$946
2023
$421
2022
$158
2021
$113

Payments by company (2024)

Organogenesis Inc.
$425
Kerecis Limited
$184
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$134
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$133
Next Science LLC
$19
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Solventum Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$769
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$282
Kerecis Limited
$184
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$133
Bioventus LLC
$93
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$32
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$21
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$20
Next Science LLC
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
KCI USA, Inc.
$17
Solventum Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 75.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AFFINITY · APLIGRAF · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant · DALVANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · PURAPLY AM · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGRANEX · TCC-EZ · Xperience
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
1,428
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL
2.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Ludwig is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in OH).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ludwig experienced with skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Ludwig performed 686 skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Ludwig receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Ludwig received a total of $1,638 from 14 companies across 100 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Ludwig's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Independence?
Ludwig's average Medicare payment per service is $55. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Ludwig) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →