Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Ami Kothari

MD · Rheumatology · University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb)
9000 WAUKEGAN RD
SUITE 200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 23 Years Practicing
9.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
41
Procedures Billed
23
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kothari

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Illinois, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kothari is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 60053, IL — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (847) 375-3000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Kothari Does

Dr. Kothari served 8,980 Medicare patients across 287,898 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 939% above the average Rheumatology in Illinois (864 patients across 190 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)180,40050
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)43,920415
Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)24,99025
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)23,09726
Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method (86235)1,897217

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kothari billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Kothari. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kothari practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kothari offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 9000 WAUKEGAN RD, SUITE 200, Morton Grove, IL 60053
Phone: (847) 375-3000

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

35 min

Average commute time in this zip · 77% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

44.1515

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 60053, IL

If Dr. Kothari isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 60053, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Chinyoung ParkRheumatology3.5K<1 mi
Alejandra C. Rodriguez-PaezRheumatology6.9K<1 mi
Teresa M. SosenkoRheumatology4.1K<1 mi
Andrew R. BenckRheumatology324<1 mi
Gary R. FahrenbachRheumatology2492.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kothari takes three steps:

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Ami Kothari: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kothari accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kothari is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kothari depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 60053, IL →
Where is Dr. Kothari's office?
Dr. Kothari practices at 9000 WAUKEGAN RD, SUITE 200, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Phone: (847) 375-3000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kothari accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (847) 375-3000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 60053, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Kothari offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Kothari is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Kothari?
Dr. Kothari graduated in 2003 and has been practicing for approximately 23 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kothari treated 8,980 Medicare patients across 41 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kothari is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (847) 375-3000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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