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Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD

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(Dr. Thomas Ludema, MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1982)

Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, arm weakness, epilepsy, and more.

15 Mareblu Suite 250
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

(949) 365-8877

Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD is a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission.

Office Locations

15 Mareblu Suite 250
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

24502 Pacific Park Drive Suite 102
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

(949) 365-8877

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Some issues Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	312
doctor visit	597
electroencephalography (EEG)	33
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	561
electroencephalography (EEG)	57
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	56
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	595
electroencephalography (EEG)	72
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	65
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	553
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	120
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	607
electroencephalography (EEG)	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	56
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	562
electroencephalography (EEG)	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	48
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2018 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	535
electroencephalography (EEG)	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	42
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2019 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	673
electroencephalography (EEG)	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	739
electroencephalography (EEG)	46
mental health therapy	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2021 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	586
electroencephalography (EEG)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA during 2022 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	590
electroencephalography (EEG)	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated as a neurologist in Aliso Viejo, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	599
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
mental health therapy	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	35
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1982)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas M. Ludema, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$587 TACHY GENERATOR $298	Emblem S-ICD $90	THE LATITUDE PATIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM $43	Tachy System $27	$130
Amgen Inc.	$541 Aimovig $541
Biogen, Inc.	$325 TECFIDERA $128	PLEGRIDY $105	ADUHELM $43	Vumerity $24	$24
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$190 SOLIRIS $171	ULTOMIRIS $19
Abbott Laboratories	$163 Deep Brain Stimulation $128	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $35
Other	$562 UBRELVY $96	EMGALITY $83	Ponvory $62	Aimovig $44	TECFIDERA $42	Other $236

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,326
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Thomas Ludema works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Ludema include brain aneurysm, orthostatic hypotension, and myasthenia gravis. Dr. Ludema is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Ludema's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ludema takes. His practice in Aliso Viejo, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.