Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Ludden, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1073773834
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2016
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Wisconsin #55951 · Illinois #125053060

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073773834. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
138
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$59,659
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 36 $93
93656 Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation 35 35 $851
93655 Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm 23 22 $276
33225 Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator 17 17 $415
33249 Insertion of implantable defibrillator system 15 15 $825
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in La Crosse Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33,140
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 14 $33,000.00
Medtronic, INC. 1 $140.08

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$33,000
Food and Beverage
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
53
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$12,375
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 20 0 $294
Mupirocin Generic 19 19 $158
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 14 0 $11,923

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Ludden's medical specialty?
Dr. David Ludden practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. David Ludden practice?
Dr. David Ludden practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. David Ludden's NPI?
Dr. David Ludden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073773834, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Ludden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Ludden accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Ludden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation (HCPCS 93656); Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm (HCPCS 93655). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.