Sow Kobayashi, M.D.
NPI 1205194578 · Emergency Medicine Physician · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sow Kobayashi, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1205194578).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205194578
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M-1887 (GU)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
801 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 368 | $172 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 278 | $8 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 88 | $77 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 36 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 31 | $213 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 57 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 39 | 39 |
| Ibuprofen | 31 | 31 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 26 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 11 | 11 |
| Famotidine | 11 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-24
- Last updated
- 2017-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sow Kobayashi's NPI number?
- Sow Kobayashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205194578, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sow Kobayashi's specialty?
- Sow Kobayashi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sow Kobayashi located?
- Sow Kobayashi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-4306.
- What is Sow Kobayashi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sow Kobayashi is (760) 339-7100.
- Does Sow Kobayashi accept Medicare?
- Sow Kobayashi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sow Kobayashi's NPI active?
- Yes — Sow Kobayashi's NPI (1205194578) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.