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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B
La Jolla, CA 920371300
(858) 657-6110
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$138

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.