Deron Ludwig, MD
NPI 1245310200 · Surgery Physician · Missoula, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deron Ludwig, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Missoula, MT (NPI 1245310200).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245310200
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C52097 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 50 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 46 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 32 | $110 |
| Repair of Hernia of Muscle at Esophagus and Stomach With Implantation of Mesh Using an Endoscope43282 | 23 | $1,684 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 63 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 44 | 41 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 40 | 32 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 28 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 14 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,559 across 29 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 251 Cohasset Rd Ste 310Chico, CA 95926-2239Phone: (530) 891-1651
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2023-06-15
- Certified
- 2023-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deron Ludwig's NPI number?
- Deron Ludwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245310200, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deron Ludwig's specialty?
- Deron Ludwig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Deron Ludwig located?
- Deron Ludwig's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 W Broadway St Fl 5, Missoula, MT 59802-4008.
- What is Deron Ludwig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deron Ludwig is (406) 329-5866.
- Does Deron Ludwig accept Medicare?
- Deron Ludwig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deron Ludwig's NPI active?
- Yes — Deron Ludwig's NPI (1245310200) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.