Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard Kotler work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard Kotler at 2 hospitals: Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and UW Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard Kotler see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Rockford, IL, Rhinelander, WI and Woodruff, WI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard Kotler's specialty?
- Medicare lists Otolaryngology as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard Kotler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Kotler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Howard Kotler?
- (779) 696-9201, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard Kotler's NPI number?
- 1609805985. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard Kotler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Kotler at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Aspirus Rhinelander HospitalRhinelander, WI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 520019
- UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140228
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Kotler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1253 N Alpine Rd, Sa Brookside Specialty CenterRockford, IL 61107 (779) 696‑9201
- 2251 N Shore DrRhinelander, WI 54501
- 2251 N Shore Dr, Suite 100Rhinelander, WI 54501
- 240 Maple StWoodruff, WI 54568 (715) 356‑8140
- 400 W 16th StPueblo, CO 81003 (719) 584‑4921
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Kotler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
- Aspirus Rhinelander and Tomahawk Hospitals and Clinics, Inc.574 clinicians in the group
- Swedishamerican Hospital389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609805985 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians