Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kendell Sowards, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1417206772
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1631 North Loop W Ste 430
Houston, TX 770081539
(832) 658-5600
Additional location
6414 Fannin St Ste G150
Houston, TX 770301514
(832) 325-7125
fax (713) 512-2200
Mailing address
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 4, 2026
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R2231
Medicaid
TX #373183803

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417206772. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$6,938
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 32 22 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 15 12 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 13 13 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$402
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 5 $214.44
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $91.16
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $47.81
Tela Bio, INC. 3 $27.88
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated 1 $20.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$402

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$414
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 0 $414

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kendell Sowards's medical specialty?
Dr. Kendell Sowards practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kendell Sowards practice?
Dr. Kendell Sowards practices at 1631 North Loop W Ste 430, Houston, TX 770081539. Office phone: 8326585600.
What is Dr. Kendell Sowards's NPI?
Dr. Kendell Sowards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417206772, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kendell Sowards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kendell Sowards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kendell Sowards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.