David Ludwig, DDS
NPI 1861568099 · Periodontics · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Ludwig, DDS is a Periodontics provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1861568099).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861568099
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37445 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 243 | 123 |
| Amoxicillin | 145 | 102 |
| Ibuprofen | 69 | 56 |
| Triazolam | 64 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | — |
| Dexamethasone | 15 | — |
| Acyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$679 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2019-12-12
- Certified
- 2019-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Ludwig's NPI number?
- David Ludwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861568099, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Ludwig's specialty?
- David Ludwig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is David Ludwig located?
- David Ludwig's practice location on file with NPPES is 7251 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504.
- What is David Ludwig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Ludwig is (951) 689-5031.
- Does David Ludwig accept Medicare?
- David Ludwig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Ludwig's NPI active?
- Yes — David Ludwig's NPI (1861568099) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.