Quick answers
- Does Christine J. Ince accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine J. Ince accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christine J. Ince see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 16,803 services for Christine J. Ince. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine J. Ince's NPI number?
- 1780687822. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christine J. Ince, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,803 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)112 services
- Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less (96413)51 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)37 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less (96367)35 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)35 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis56%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Christine J. Ince works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine J. Ince at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190099
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190026
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine J. Ince is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106000 Industrial DrMinden, LA 71055 (318) 239‑4860
- 3516 N Blvd, Suite BAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 239‑4860
- 4950 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 767‑0847
- 4950 Essen Ln, Suite 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine J. Ince as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780687822 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians