Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Gilg, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Urbandale, IA

  • NPI 1205941416
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8421 Plum Dr
Urbandale, IA 503227356
(515) 270-7222
fax (515) 270-7202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 13, 2025
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #29131
Medicaid
IA #0097840

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205941416. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
47,985
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$817,916
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 16,000 12 $5
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 8,750 18 $13
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 5,940 62 $23
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 4,650 28 $33
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 3,990 17 $10
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 2,025 17 $43
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 724 376 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 709 412 $84
82565 Blood creatinine level 613 332 $5
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 480 241 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Urbandale Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,273. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,170
Patients
886
Total drug cost
$97,406
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 702 140 $8,992
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 576 105 $18,900
Prednisone Generic 451 104 $3,737
Meloxicam Generic 320 79 $2,036
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 281 39 $13,772
Gabapentin Generic 273 56 $6,887
Alendronate Sodium Generic 255 67 $2,994
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 247 64 $18,206
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 216 49 $3,065
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 201 41 $3,499

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Gilg's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Gilg practices Rheumatology Physician in Urbandale, IA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Gilg practice?
Dr. Joseph Gilg practices at 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 503227356. Office phone: 5152707222.
What is Dr. Joseph Gilg's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Gilg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205941416, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Gilg accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Joseph Gilg does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Gilg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.