Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ludwig, Family Medicine Specialist in Latham, NY?
Where did Dr. Ludwig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Ludwig board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Ludwig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ludwig speak?
Dr. Ludwig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ludwig typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ludwig diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ludwig. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ludwig typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ludwig performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ludwig. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Does Dr. Ludwig accept my insurance?
Dr. Ludwig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 785-3872 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ludwig accept in Latham, NY?
Dr. Ludwig in Latham, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gulf Health Plans
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ludwig's office located?
Dr. Samantha Ludwig's Primary Practice
711 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-3872
What hospitals are Dr. Ludwig affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ludwig has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ludwig's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ludwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053393207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ludwig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ludwig