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ARUN JOSE KOTTARATHARA MD
NPI 1568852838
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Paramus, NJ

Active since January 26, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S, PARAMUS, NJ 07652(855) 212-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2026, Dec 12, 2022, Dec 5, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Arun Jose Kottarathara Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ARUN JOSE KOTTARATHARA MD (NPI 1568852838) is an individual nephrology provider in Paramus, New Jersey, licensed in Washington (MD61151370) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568852838
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameARUN JOSE KOTTARATHARACredential: MD
Location Address140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415SParamus, NJ 07652-3917
Mailing Address5410 Maryland Way Ste 400Brentwood, TN 37027-8087 · (855) 212-2273
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1568852838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61151370✔ Licensed in IN · 01099884A✔ Licensed in WI · 1676-320✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10616500
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S, Paramus, NJ 07652

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1105 W 8th Ave Ste 1000Spokane, WA 99204-2327 · Phone (509) 474-4500 · Fax (509) 227-7070
Location 22006 Limestone RdWilmington, DE 19808-5553 · Phone (302) 355-2383

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid104706317-0001NJ
Medicaid100193040WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Arun Jose Kottarathara Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436429800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191024001602, I20220314001812, I20241203000801, I20250320001052
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

17

Medicare enrollment records show Arun Kottarathara reassigns Medicare billing to 17 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nephrology
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415
Paramus, NJ 07652
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
401 ROUTE 73 N STE 320
Marlton, NJ 08053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 909 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
2006 LIMESTONE RD, SUITE 7
Wilmington, DE 19808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
2486 NERREDIA ST STE E
Flint, MI 48532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
320 PARK 40 NORTH BLVD, SUITE A
Knoxville, TN 37923
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1301 N RACE ST
Glasgow, KY 42141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and New Jersey enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1477609865 (New Jersey)
  • 323 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
2005 STATE ST, SUITE A
Washington, IN 47501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2300 WESTERN AVE
Manitowoc, WI 54220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 350 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
W180N8000 TOWN HALL RD
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,294 clinicians in this Medicare group
Counselor
1095 MIDWAY RD
Menasha, WI 54952
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin and New Jersey enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1376656959 (New Jersey)
  • 988 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
50 services27 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
16 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cumberland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Crossville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440009
Location421 S Main StCrossville, TN 38555 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07652 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers23 claims2,970 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$18.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers12 claims15 services$11.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Home Health
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Home Health
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Emergency Medicine
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Home Health
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
140 E RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 415S
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Arun Kottarathara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arun Kottarathara is 1568852838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2015.

Where is Arun Kottarathara located?

Arun Kottarathara practices at 140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 415S, Paramus, NJ 07652. The listed phone number is (855) 212-2273.

What is Arun Kottarathara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Arun Kottarathara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arun Kottarathara is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Arun Kottarathara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Arun Kottarathara reassigns Medicare benefits to 17 organizations: Monogram Health Professional Services Of New Jersey LLC (Paramus, NJ), Advocare, LLC (Marlton, NJ), Nephrology Consultants PA (Wilmington, DE), Kidney Disease & Hypertension Consultants PC (Flint, MI), Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC (Knoxville, TN) and 12 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Arun Kottarathara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Arun Kottarathara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 10 other insurers list Arun Kottarathara as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Arun Kottarathara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arun Kottarathara is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arun Kottarathara was last updated on October 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.