Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alka Kothari, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · Norwalk, CA

  • NPI 1225097694
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13100 Studebaker RD
Norwalk, CA 906502531
(562) 868-3751
Mailing address
Po Box 10076
Van Nuys, CA 914100076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A49012
Medicaid
CA #00A490120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225097694. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
545
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$15,263
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 167 90 $39
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 137 70 $28
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 105 84 $25
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 89 54 $13
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 18 16 $12
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 15 13 $36
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 14 11 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Norwalk Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $16.84

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alka Kothari's medical specialty?
Dr. Alka Kothari practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Norwalk, CA.
Where does Dr. Alka Kothari practice?
Dr. Alka Kothari practices at 13100 Studebaker RD, Norwalk, CA 906502531. Office phone: 5628683751.
What is Dr. Alka Kothari's NPI?
Dr. Alka Kothari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225097694, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alka Kothari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alka Kothari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alka Kothari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312); Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report (HCPCS 85060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.