Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sow Kobayashi, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · El Centro, CA

  • NPI 1205194578
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1415 Ross Ave
El Centro, CA 922434306
(760) 339-7100
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 17, 2017
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A122861 · Guam #M-1887

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205194578. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
857
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$91,231
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 344 328 $177
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 299 276 $8
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 109 107 $78
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 68 68 $218
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 37 35 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in El Centro Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $13.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
222
Patients
221
Total drug cost
$2,084
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 59 58 $314
Cephalexin Generic 48 48 $460
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 40 40 $969
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 35 35 $184
Ibuprofen Generic 24 24 $119
Prednisone Generic 16 16 $38

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sow Kobayashi's medical specialty?
Dr. Sow Kobayashi practices Emergency Medicine Physician in El Centro, CA.
Where does Dr. Sow Kobayashi practice?
Dr. Sow Kobayashi practices at 1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 922434306. Office phone: 7603397100.
What is Dr. Sow Kobayashi's NPI?
Dr. Sow Kobayashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205194578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sow Kobayashi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sow Kobayashi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sow Kobayashi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.