Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Akgun Ince, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1053372334
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
522 N New Ballas RD, Suite 240
Saint Louis, MO 631416857
(314) 567-5100
fax (314) 567-3387

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 16, 2012
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #105584
Medicaid
MO #203962410

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053372334. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
169,261
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,692,476
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 62,040 12 $6
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) 43,600 19 $4
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) 25,650 37 $42
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 21,800 72 $33
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 10,600 12 $13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 840 290 $3
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 564 87 $27
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 518 88 $123
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 501 286 $123
84450 Liver enzyme (sgot), level 492 234 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Saint Louis Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 4,705. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,598
Transactions
170
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 38 $882.54
Amgen INC. 32 $584.76
Ucb, INC. 18 $513.20
Janssen Biotech, INC. 18 $472.70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 17 $255.87
Pfizer INC. 15 $252.61
Lilly USA, LLC 7 $133.08
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 6 $113.56
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 5 $107.70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 5 $102.24
Organon LLC 2 $53.97
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $45.96
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $35.91
Genentech USA, INC. 2 $30.27
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $13.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,518
Education
$80

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,049
Patients
1,073
Total drug cost
$719,729
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 561 123 $5,144
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 538 213 $20,688
Prednisone Generic 469 213 $2,712
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 407 76 $13,885
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 259 107 $15,776
Folic Acid Generic 150 70 $966
Leflunomide Generic 113 49 $7,539
Sulfasalazine Generic 82 37 $2,173
Meloxicam Generic 77 39 $410
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 76 27 $1,147

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Akgun Ince's medical specialty?
Dr. Akgun Ince practices Rheumatology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Akgun Ince practice?
Dr. Akgun Ince practices at 522 N New Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631416857. Office phone: 3145675100.
What is Dr. Akgun Ince's NPI?
Dr. Akgun Ince's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053372334, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akgun Ince accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akgun Ince accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akgun Ince commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); 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, 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) (HCPCS J0129). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.