Dr. Akther Kotha

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 50+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akther Kotha, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Chula Vista, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Scripps Mercy Hospital, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Akther Kotha also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Purushotham And Akther Kotha Md. Dr. Akther Kotha accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Akther Kotha at 450 4th Ave to request Dr. Akther Kotha the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 450 4th Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910-4429


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akther Kotha
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8527122423
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 50 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Akther Kotha graduated from medical school in 1974.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1780609503
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Akther Kotha

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akther Kotha has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 50 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Purushotham And Akther Kotha Md


Practice Locations

450 4th Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910-4429
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, April 3, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, September 19, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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