Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Azhar Kothawala, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Rockford, IL

  • NPI 1891042552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1235 N Mulford RD Ste 222
Rockford, IL 611073879
(815) 397-8400
fax (815) 229-0050
Additional location
800 W Central RD
Arlington Heights, IL 600052349
(847) 570-2760
Mailing address
2202 Harlem Road, Suite 200
Loves Park, IL 611112754

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2024
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036.140452
Medicaid
IL #036140452

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891042552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
348
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$22,724
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 192 31 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 45 38 $121
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 27 25 $243
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 23 $87
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 17 17 $96
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 15 13 $250
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 15 $90
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 13 11 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Rockford Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$588
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 11 $269.79
Abbott Laboratories 7 $138.94
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $47.63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $43.56
Nevro Corp. 2 $42.24
TerSera Therapeutics LLC 1 $26.91
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. 1 $19.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$588

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
469
Patients
164
Total drug cost
$7,805
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 163 46 $2,674
Baclofen Generic 58 14 $939
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 53 47 $1,534
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 38 0 $1,091
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 37 13 $372
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 36 13 $324
Meloxicam Generic 25 0 $86
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 15 $108
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 16 $99
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 13 0 $125

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Azhar Kothawala's medical specialty?
Dr. Azhar Kothawala practices Anesthesiology Physician in Rockford, IL.
Where does Dr. Azhar Kothawala practice?
Dr. Azhar Kothawala practices at 1235 N Mulford RD Ste 222, Rockford, IL 611073879. Office phone: 8153978400.
What is Dr. Azhar Kothawala's NPI?
Dr. Azhar Kothawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891042552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Azhar Kothawala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Azhar Kothawala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Azhar Kothawala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.