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- 1300 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
About Dr. Ludkowski
Based in Arlington Heights, IL, Phillip Ludkowski, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Phillip graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1981. Phillip is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Phillip cared for 3,250 Medicare patients across 4,817 services. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose. NPI 1104879824 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (847) 870-6100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1300 E CENTRAL RD
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,817 services · 3,250 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
743 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
105 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
56 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
497 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
305 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
216 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
153 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
56 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
53 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington Heights 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ludkowski?
Dr. Ludkowski is an orthopedic surgeon in Arlington Heights, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ludkowski's address?
Dr. Ludkowski is listed at 1300 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ludkowski?
The number on file is (847) 870-6100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ludkowski's NPI number?
Dr. Ludkowski's National Provider Identifier is 1104879824. 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
Where did Dr. Ludkowski train?
Dr. Ludkowski attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ludkowski been practicing?
Dr. Ludkowski has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ludkowski perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ludkowski performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ludkowski confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ludkowski. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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