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AKTHER JAHAN KOTHA MD
NPI 1780609503
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in La Mesa, CA

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 05D0944919 · Waiver
27.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
8860 CENTER DR, #400, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 229-1995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Akther Jahan Kotha Md NPPES

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

AKTHER JAHAN KOTHA MD (NPI 1780609503) is an individual rheumatology provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A45440) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 21, 2028, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780609503
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameAKTHER JAHAN KOTHACredential: MD
Location Address8860 CENTER DR, #400La Mesa, CA 91942-3068
Mailing Address8860 Center Dr, #400La Mesa, CA 91942-3068 · (619) 229-1995
Phone(619) 229-1995
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2012
✔ NPI 1780609503 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A45440
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
8860 CENTER DR, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINF06891CA
MedicaidGR0099230CA
Medicare PINA45440CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA45440CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Akther Jahan Kotha 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 ID8527122423
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090121000287
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D0944919

Akther Kotha MD · La Mesa, CA
Active · expires Apr 21, 2028
CLIA Number05D0944919
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAkther J. Kotha MD
Laboratory Phone(619) 229-1995
Laboratory LocationAkther Kotha MD8860 Center Dr Ste 400, La Mesa, CA 91942
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
994 services266 patients
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg J1030
Methylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.
159 services53 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
117 services99 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
87 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
41 services40 patients
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg J3420
This is a procedure where a small dose of Vitamin B-12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is injected into your body. This vitamin is essential for nerve function and the production of red blood cells. It's often used to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency.
36 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

27.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost90.43

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
59%683 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%10,301 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
78%10,080 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%3,536 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
70%2,623 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
98%2,571 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
98%230 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
15%2,623 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Tuberculosis Screening
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening performed and results interpreted within 6 months prior to receiving a first course of therapy using a…
6%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%2,623 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

PURUSHOTHAM KOTHA MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
8860 CENTER DR, #400
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 229-1995
VASCULAR ASSOCIATES OF SAN DIEGO
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
8860 CENTER DR, 450
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-6200
DR. SCOTT EDWARD MUSICANT MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
8860 CENTER DR, 450
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-6200
GROSSMONT DERMATOLOGY MEDICAL CLINIC
Dermatology (Procedural Dermatology)
8860 CENTER DR, STE 300
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 462-1670
DR. HAROLD J GULBRANSEN DDS
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
8860 CENTER DR, SUITE #460
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 463-3773
VICTOR SEIKALY M.D.
Internal Medicine
8860 CENTER DR, SUITE 310
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-4000
DR. FIRAS ALHADDAD MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
8860 CENTER DR, #240
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (718) 314-5049
SCOTT RECKSIEDLER D.M.D.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
8860 CENTER DR, SUITE 460
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 463-3773

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 Akther Kotha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akther Kotha is 1780609503. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Akther Kotha located?

Akther Kotha practices at 8860 Center Dr #400, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 229-1995.

What is Akther Kotha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Akther Kotha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akther Kotha 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.

Does Akther Kotha hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D0944919) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 21, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akther Kotha was last updated on September 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.