Gowhar A Khan, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Gowhar A Khan is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Aurora, IL with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: RHEUMATOLOGY

(630) 802-8644Aurora, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Gowhar a Khan, MD has been part of the Aurora medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 50+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 127 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Aurora50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1503dNPPES updated 2022-04-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1177 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-2281

Fax: (630) 801-7511
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.8%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

≈ Same as national average

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

79

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

87

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,766

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $571k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+22%)56%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
49%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+26%)46%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$29 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gowhar a Khan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 10, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2309 Bilter Rd, Aurora, IL 60502-8714

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Gowhar a Khan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Gowhar a Khan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Aurora required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gowhar a Khan

Dr. Khan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Aurora, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 802-8644.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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