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- 12606 Old Westheimer #220, Houston, TX 77082
About Dr. Ludwick
James J. Ludwick, MD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in otolaryngology (ent). James trained at University of Toledo College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows James provided 384 services to 299 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, and therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator. This provider record is associated with NPI 1093712085.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (281) 556-1102
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12606 OLD WESTHEIMER #220
Houston, TX 77082
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
384 services · 299 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
85 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator | Treatment | 94660 |
50 | Too few peers to compare |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
86 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Toledo College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Toledo College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ludwick's specialty?
Dr. Ludwick is an otolaryngology (ent) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ludwick?
Dr. Ludwick is listed at 12606 Old Westheimer #220, Houston, TX 77082. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ludwick?
The number on file is (281) 556-1102. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ludwick?
Dr. Ludwick's National Provider Identifier is 1093712085. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ludwick's medical education?
Dr. Ludwick attended University of Toledo College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ludwick have?
Dr. Ludwick has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ludwick known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ludwick performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator and sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ludwick's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ludwick. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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