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DR. AZHAR KOTHAWALA M.D.
NPI 1891042552
Anesthesiology in Rockford, IL

Active since August 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222, ROCKFORD, IL 61107(815) 397-8400(815) 229-0050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2024, Jul 30, 2018, Mar 1, 2017 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Azhar Kothawala M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AZHAR KOTHAWALA M.D. (NPI 1891042552) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Rockford, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.140452) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Arlington Heights.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891042552
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AZHAR KOTHAWALACredential: M.D.
Location Address1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222Rockford, IL 61107-3879
Mailing Address2202 Harlem Road, Suite 200Loves Park, IL 61111-2754 · (815) 877-4848 · Fax (815) 636-6125
Phone(815) 397-8400
Fax(815) 229-0050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1891042552 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.140452
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 036.140452 (IL)
1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222, Rockford, IL 61107
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349 · Phone (847) 570-2760

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036140452IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Quartz.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

Dr. Azhar Kothawala M.d. 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 ID7214232669
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160809001255
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Azhar Kothawala reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Pain Management Services, Ltd.
Same address
Pain
1235 N MULFORD RD
Rockford, IL 61107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447276480 (815) 397-8400
Swedishamerican Hospital
0.6 mi
Pediatrics
461 N MULFORD RD STE 4
Rockford, IL 61107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 474 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114470945 (815) 397-2400
Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, L.L.C.
4.2 mi
Anesthesiology
2202 HARLEM RD
Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated LLC
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639128598 (815) 877-4848
Morrison Community Hospital District
59 mi
Critical Access
303 N JACKSON ST
Morrison, IL 61270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184844938 (815) 772-5530
Endeavor Health Medical Group
69 mi
Allergy & Immunology
1000 CENTRAL ST
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497701882 (847) 570-5235

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 9

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.
32 services27 patients
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
29 services26 patients
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.
24 services22 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
19 services12 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636
This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.
19 services12 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dixon, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140012
Location403 E 1st StDixon, IL 61021 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Uw Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockford, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140228
Location1401 East State StreetRockford, IL 61104 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

88.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. STEPHANIE ANN MURPHY APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
Winnebago County (815) 397-8400
DR. WILLIAM STEPHEN MINORE M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
Winnebago County (815) 397-8400
DR. DANIEL ROBERT GREEN DNP, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1235 N MULFORD RD STE 222
ROCKFORD, IL 61107
Winnebago County (815) 397-8400

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 Azhar Kothawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azhar Kothawala is 1891042552. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2012.

Where is Azhar Kothawala located?

Azhar Kothawala practices at 1235 N Mulford Rd Ste 222, Rockford, IL 61107. The listed phone number is (815) 397-8400.

What is Azhar Kothawala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Azhar Kothawala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azhar Kothawala 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 Azhar Kothawala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azhar Kothawala reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Medical Pain Management Services, Ltd. (Rockford, IL), Swedishamerican Hospital (Rockford, IL), Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated, L.L.C. (Loves Park, IL), Morrison Community Hospital District (Morrison, IL) and Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL). 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 Azhar Kothawala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Azhar Kothawala accept?

Health plans from Quartz list Azhar Kothawala 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 Azhar Kothawala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Azhar Kothawala is affiliated with Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and Uw Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Azhar Kothawala was last updated on December 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.