DR. BRUCE B LUDWIG JR. M.D.
NPI 1649250580
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Bruce Ludwig's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Ludwig is 1649250580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Q: What is Bruce Ludwig's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Ludwig was last updated on April 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since January 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.79/100

CMS Quality Rating

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E-210, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 524-7471(865) 305-6563 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Bruce B Ludwig Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRUCE B LUDWIG JR. M.D. (NPI 1649250580) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Maryland (D0079147) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649250580

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE B LUDWIG JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E-210Knoxville, TN 37920-2244

Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-0000

Phone(865) 524-7471

Fax(865) 305-6563

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1649250580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0079147✔ Licensed in TN · 42434

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 42434 (TN)

1940 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 18600 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814-1422 · Phone (301) 896-2022 · Fax (301) 896-1313

Location 25755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044-2912 · Phone (410) 740-7825 · Fax (410) 740-7516

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bruce B Ludwig Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032202346

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150908000257, I20230127000365

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

389 services155 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

61 services48 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

48 services36 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

34 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Suburban Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethesda, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210022

Location8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.79/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

86.46

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. PATRICIA M HUDDLESTON NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, STE 180
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-6955

DR. MONA ANNE DASGUPTA DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1940 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 524-7471

KNOXVILLE OMNICARE PLLC

Family Medicine

1940 ALCOA HWY, E40
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 588-1605

RAYMOND A DIETER III MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-6955

ANNA H MOORE APRN, BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

DR. MICHAEL MORGAN MCNALLY

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)

1940 ALCOA HWY, E120
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 305-8040

UHS CARDIOLOGY GROUP, LLC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1940 ALCOA HWY, STE 310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

MS. LISA A DUGGER NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1940 ALCOA HWY, SUITE E-310
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Knox County (865) 544-2800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bruce Ludwig's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Ludwig is 1649250580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Bruce Ludwig located?

Bruce Ludwig practices at 1940 Alcoa Hwy Suite E-210, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 524-7471.

What is Bruce Ludwig's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Bruce Ludwig enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Ludwig is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Bruce Ludwig affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Ludwig is affiliated with Suburban Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Ludwig was last updated on April 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.