Karen Christine Ludlow, MD
Patients across CA can see Karen Christine Ludlow, MD in person in Salinas or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at New York Medical College (class of 1999), she has been practicing for over 27 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 3059dNPPES updated 2017-12-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
335 Katherine Ave. Suite 1, Salinas, CA 93901
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.26%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
10.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
321
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
351
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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 (-7%) — less common here
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 (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Karen Christine Ludlow's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
New York Medical College
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
10 Harris Ct Ste A2, Monterey, CA 93940-7823
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194090
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Karen Christine Ludlow
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Christine Ludlow for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salinas 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 Karen Christine Ludlow
NPI records show Dr. Ludlow as active with telehealth listed in Salinas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 751-6222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Christine Ludlow
Practice Location
335 Katherine Ave. Suite 1, Salinas, CA 93901
Mailing Address
10 Harris Ct Ste A2, Monterey, CA 93940-7823
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