Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Akther J. Kotha work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Akther J. Kotha at 2 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Akther J. Kotha see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Mesa, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Akther J. Kotha's specialty?
- Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Akther J. Kotha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akther J. Kotha 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 Akther J. Kotha's NPI number?
- 1780609503. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Akther J. Kotha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akther J. Kotha at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050026
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050222
Practice locations
Addresses where Akther J. Kotha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 8860 Ctr Dr, Suite 400La Mesa, CA 91942
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780609503 |
| 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