Karen Ludlow, MD
NPI 1063494920 · Family Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Ludlow, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1063494920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063494920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A75270 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,565 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,171 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 640 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 446 | $45 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 190 | $20 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 185 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | — |
| Omeprazole | 27 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2017-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Ludlow's NPI number?
- Karen Ludlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063494920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Ludlow's specialty?
- Karen Ludlow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Ludlow located?
- Karen Ludlow's practice location on file with NPPES is 335 Katherine Ave., Salinas, CA 93901.
- What is Karen Ludlow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Ludlow is (831) 751-6222.
- Does Karen Ludlow accept Medicare?
- Karen Ludlow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Ludlow's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Ludlow's NPI (1063494920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.