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 .
- Primary practice
-
1631 North Loop W Ste 430
Houston, TX 770081539
(832) 658-5600 - Additional location
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6414 Fannin St Ste G150
Houston, TX 770301514
(832) 325-7125
fax (713) 512-2200 - Mailing address
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6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$414
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $414 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.