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
- Primary practice
-
1415 Ross Ave
El Centro, CA 922434306
(760) 339-7100 - Mailing address
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Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $13.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.