Vikram S Kotwal, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Decatur, IL

Vikram S Kotwal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Decatur, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cook County and his current practice location is 1750 E Lake Shore Dr, Suite 310, Decatur, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 464-1220.

Vikram S Kotwal is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-126060) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1215267596.

Contact Information

Vikram S Kotwal, MD
1750 E Lake Shore Dr, Suite 310,
Decatur, IL 62521-3803
(217) 464-1220
(217) 464-1229



Physician's Profile

Full NameVikram S Kotwal
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location1750 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Vikram S Kotwal graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215267596
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/08/2010
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436334638
  • Enrollment ID: I20110504000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vikram S Kotwal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215267596NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 125.052336 (Illinois)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 036-126060 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cook County2860398088619

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCook County
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588612832
PECOS PAC ID: 2860398088
Enrollment ID: O20031209000747

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093819542
PECOS PAC ID: 5496658874
Enrollment ID: O20040202000228

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Vikram S Kotwal is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Vikram S Kotwal, MD
1750 E Lake Shore Dr, Suite 310,
Decatur, IL 62521-3803

Ph: (217) 464-1220
Vikram S Kotwal, MD
1750 E Lake Shore Dr, Suite 310,
Decatur, IL 62521-3803

Ph: (217) 464-1220

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Decatur, IL

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
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Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1770 E Lake Shore Dr Ste 105, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-422-6100    
Dr. Stephen R Goetter, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 304 W Hay St, Ste 312, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-5600    Fax: 217-876-5664
Dr. Prameeta Jha,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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David W Baumberger, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Ahmad H Ahmad, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1770 E Lake Shore Dr, Suite 201, Decatur, IL 62521
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Nadal M Aker, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2300 N Edward St, Suite 2400, Decatur, IL 62526
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