Douglas Ivan Ludington, NP
Douglas Ivan Ludington is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Edgewood, NM with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas Ivan Ludington, NP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Edgewood, NM in group practice. He has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.33/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.16%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
90
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
292
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,154
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $524k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas Ivan Ludington's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
12127b Hwy 14 N Ste 5, Cedar Crest, NM 87008-9499
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Douglas Ivan Ludington
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Ivan Ludington for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Edgewood required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas Ivan Ludington
Dr. Ludington is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Edgewood, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 208-0204.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
104 Quail Trail Unit B, Edgewood, NM 87015
Mailing Address
12127b Hwy 14 N Ste 5, Cedar Crest, NM 87008-9499
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