Rheumatology in La Mesa, CA
2 verified rheumatology doctors in La Mesa.
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
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Dr. Akther Kotha, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $5,142 (2023)
Industry Payments (2023)
Reported by drug and device makers to CMS Open Payments. These payments are legal and disclosed — shown as context, not a judgment.
$5,142
Total received
260
Transactions
23
Paying companies
Top paying companies
Among the 6,451 rheumatology doctors we've analyzed, about 56% received any industry payment (median $958 among those who did). This doctor's total ranks around the 88th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Akther Kotha do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Roshan Kotha, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $460,824 (2023)
Industry Payments (2023)
Reported by drug and device makers to CMS Open Payments. These payments are legal and disclosed — shown as context, not a judgment.
$460,824
Total received
219
Transactions
23
Paying companies
Top paying companies
Among the 6,451 rheumatology doctors we've analyzed, about 56% received any industry payment (median $958 among those who did). This doctor's total is higher than 99% of that group — among the highest recipients.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Roshan Kotha do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.