Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rheumatology Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1144423039
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B
La Jolla, CA 920371300
(858) 657-6110 - Mailing address
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Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A106525 · Montana #26591
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144423039. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
949
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$66,669
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 281 | 35 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 234 | 126 | $101 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 191 | 98 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 78 | 57 | $91 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 45 | 37 | $68 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 40 | 25 | $48 | |
76881 |
Complete ultrasound scan of joint | 30 | 21 | $58 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 22 | 12 | $47 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 14 | 13 | $149 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 14 | 13 | $106 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in La Jolla Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$138
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $39.06 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $29.36 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $26.51 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $25.81 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $17.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,527
Patients
322
Total drug cost
$1,924,473
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 254 | 62 | $17,600 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 228 | 60 | $2,675 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 214 | 47 | $9,618 |
| Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) | Brand | 113 | 16 | $805,209 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 112 | 29 | $1,684 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 83 | 24 | $11,709 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 76 | 22 | $1,581 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 69 | 13 | $914 |
| Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) | Brand | 65 | 0 | $356,050 |
| Colchicine | Generic | 64 | 20 | $7,475 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis's medical specialty?
Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis practices Rheumatology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis practice?
Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis practices at 9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, La Jolla, CA 920371300. Office phone: 8586576110.
What is Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis's NPI?
Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144423039, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arnoldas Ceponis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.