Christopher Ludlow, PA-C
NPI 1942372198 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Redding, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ludlow, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Redding, CA (NPI 1942372198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942372198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA17530 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,047 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 389 | $82 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 367 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 214 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 188 | $51 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 181 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 115 | 64 |
| Celecoxib | 86 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 63 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 35 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin | 33 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 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
- 2006-11-14
- Last updated
- 2015-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ludlow's NPI number?
- Christopher Ludlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942372198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ludlow's specialty?
- Christopher Ludlow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Ludlow located?
- Christopher Ludlow's practice location on file with NPPES is 2510 Airpark Dr, Redding, CA 96001-2449.
- What is Christopher Ludlow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ludlow is (530) 242-3500.
- Does Christopher Ludlow accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ludlow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ludlow's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ludlow's NPI (1942372198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.