Akther Jahan Kotha, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in La Mesa, CA

Akther Jahan Kotha, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in La Mesa, California. She graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Purushotham And Akther J Kotha M D Inc and her current practice location is 8860 Center Dr, #400, La Mesa, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 229-1995.

Akther Jahan Kotha is licensed to practice in California (license number A45440) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1780609503.

Contact Information

Akther Jahan Kotha, MD
8860 Center Dr, #400,
La Mesa, CA 91942-3068
(619) 229-1995
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAkther Jahan Kotha
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience50 Years
Location8860 Center Dr, La Mesa, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Akther Jahan Kotha graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780609503
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527122423
  • Enrollment ID: I20090121000287

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Akther Jahan Kotha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780609503NPI-NPPES
GR0099230MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A45440 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grossmont HospitalLa mesa, CAHospital
Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula vista, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Purushotham And Akther J Kotha M D Inc51937670282

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEmergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437103942
PECOS PAC ID: 9537108279
Enrollment ID: O20050502000734

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Entity NamePurushotham And Akther J Kotha M D Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447372487
PECOS PAC ID: 5193767028
Enrollment ID: O20050601000441

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Akther Jahan Kotha, MD
8860 Center Dr, #400,
La Mesa, CA 91942-3068

Ph: (619) 229-1995
Akther Jahan Kotha, MD
8860 Center Dr, #400,
La Mesa, CA 91942-3068

Ph: (619) 229-1995

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Internal Medicine Doctors in La Mesa, CA

Alborz Hassankhani,
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 609, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-668-0044    Fax: 619-245-2481
Paul Y Abou, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-465-0711    
Rosemary Ting Tu, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5565 Grossmont Center Dr, Bldg.#1, Suite#112, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-469-5400    Fax: 619-464-1311
Dr. Lloyd Stuart Kuritsky, D.O.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8851 Center Dr, Suite 408, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-589-8626    Fax: 619-589-8864
Purushotham Kotha, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8860 Center Dr, #400, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-229-1995    
Dr. Leila Sofia Bolandgray, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-937-6349    Fax: 866-313-8916
Michael H Michalski, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5358 Jackson Dr, Suite 1, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-667-7072    Fax: 619-667-7064

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