Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darshan Kothari, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Utica, NY

  • NPI 1558681353
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
111 Hospital Dr
Utica, NY 135022517
(315) 917-9966
fax (315) 234-3998

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 22, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #340580

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558681353. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
109
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,107
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 35 35 $163
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 32 32 $227
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 31 23 $132
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 11 11 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,400
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $1,400.00

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,400

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
149
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$151,125
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 42 0 $117,977
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 29 0 $29,524
Omeprazole Generic 24 0 $585
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 22 20 $398
Colestipol Hcl Generic 17 0 $2,472
Prednisone Generic 15 0 $169

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darshan Kothari's medical specialty?
Dr. Darshan Kothari practices Gastroenterology Physician in Utica, NY.
Where does Dr. Darshan Kothari practice?
Dr. Darshan Kothari practices at 111 Hospital Dr, Utica, NY 135022517. Office phone: 3159179966.
What is Dr. Darshan Kothari's NPI?
Dr. Darshan Kothari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558681353, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darshan Kothari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darshan Kothari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darshan Kothari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.