Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · La Mesa, CA

  • NPI 1780609503
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 27.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8860 Center Dr, #400
La Mesa, CA 919423068
(619) 229-1995

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2012
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A45440
Medicaid
CA #GR0099230

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780609503. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,243
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$184,660
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 879 267 $137
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 739 140 $7
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 198 142 $190
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 120 91 $90
J9260 Methotrexate sodium, 50 mg 73 14 $2
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 66 37 $15
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg 66 32 $1
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 64 64 $43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 38 38 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 201. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,844
Transactions
252
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 42 $778.52
Amgen Inc. 49 $770.84
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 26 $608.04
UCB, Inc. 21 $336.42
Radius Health, Inc. 13 $330.30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 22 $324.78
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 13 $291.83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 11 $291.06
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 11 $244.41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 8 $226.84
Organon Llc 7 $178.85
PFIZER INC. 7 $157.96
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $152.94
Lilly USA, LLC 9 $151.60
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 4 $149.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$5,844

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,119
Patients
823
Total drug cost
$1,198,917
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 592 128 $22,644
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 578 133 $48,406
Sulfasalazine Generic 345 88 $6,525
Gabapentin Generic 293 90 $3,659
Prednisone Generic 270 80 $2,577
Alendronate Sodium Generic 260 83 $4,042
Meloxicam Generic 189 56 $1,496
Leflunomide Generic 104 31 $8,482
Folic Acid Generic 85 29 $374
Allopurinol Generic 83 24 $1,454

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Akther Kotha's medical specialty?
Dr. Akther Kotha practices Rheumatology Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Akther Kotha practice?
Dr. Akther Kotha practices at 8860 Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423068. Office phone: 6192291995.
What is Dr. Akther Kotha's NPI?
Dr. Akther Kotha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780609503, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akther Kotha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akther Kotha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akther Kotha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.