Quick answers
- Does Rachel M. Ludwig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel M. Ludwig accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rachel M. Ludwig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 335 Original Medicare patients and 2,119 services for Rachel M. Ludwig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel M. Ludwig's NPI number?
- 1457875239. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rachel M. Ludwig, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 335 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,119 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)508 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)206 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)150 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)72 services
- Management of oxygen chamber therapy (99183)62 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes54%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
Hospitals where Rachel M. Ludwig works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel M. Ludwig at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
- Parma Community General HospitalParma, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360041
- Southwest General Health CenterMiddleburg Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360155
- UH St John Medical CenterWestlake, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360123
- University Hospitals - Elyria Medical CenterElyria, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360145
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel M. Ludwig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd, Suite 425Independence, OH 44131 (216) 643‑2780
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel M. Ludwig as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Surgical Wound Care Inc28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Independence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Independence, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Surgical Wound Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457875239 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians