Dr. Rita K. Kathawa
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 4 years
- Graduated from: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
- Graduation year: 2017
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1427584812
Dr. Rita K. Kathawa M.D.
Internist
She is located at 41400 Dequindre Road Suite 121 in Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Can help patients with the following: Anemia, Bladder Control, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hiatal Hernia, Hot Flashes, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427584812. Appointment can be made via the phone number (586) 843-3815. She is affiliated with 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Rita K. Kathawa.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Rita K. Kathawa as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Meridian
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Meridian
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
McLaren Health Plan Community
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 27 plans from McLaren Health Plan Community
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
Priority Health
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Priority Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPriority Balanced Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Rita K. Kathawa is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Rita K. Kathawa is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .
Bills through: Michigan Primary Care Pllc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Celgene | $41 |
| Avanir Pharmaceuticals | $14 |
| Zoll Medical | $14 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $71 |
Studies
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
Graduated in 2017Additional Specialities
- Resident
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa treat?
Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa provides treatment for Anemia, Bladder Control, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hiatal Hernia, Hot Flashes, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa accept insurance?
Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa is listed in-network for 83 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa?
Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa's office is located at 41400 Dequindre Road Suite 121 in Sterling Heights, MI 48314.
Has Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Rita Karana Kathawa is affiliated with ST JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.