Kathleen Kobashi, MD
NPI 1528160132 · Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathleen Kobashi, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1528160132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528160132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T3983 (TX)
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
19 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
521 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 92 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 90 | $167 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $89 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 35 | $184 |
| Complex Measurement of Pressure of Urine Flow in Bladder With Voiding Pressure Studies |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 224 | 53 |
| Estradiol | 138 | 85 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 78 | 26 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 56 | 20 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 40 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 14 |
| Trospium Chloridebrand: Trospium Chloride Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,312 across 30 records (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
- 2006-09-03
- Last updated
- 2023-01-25
- Certified
- 2023-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathleen Kobashi's NPI number?
- Kathleen Kobashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528160132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathleen Kobashi's specialty?
- Kathleen Kobashi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathleen Kobashi located?
- Kathleen Kobashi's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77030-2769.
- What is Kathleen Kobashi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathleen Kobashi is (713) 441-6455.
- Does Kathleen Kobashi accept Medicare?
- Kathleen Kobashi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathleen Kobashi's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathleen Kobashi's NPI (1528160132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.