Michael Sonabend, MD
NPI 1578696936 · Specialist · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Sonabend, MD is a Specialist provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1578696936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578696936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M5515 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
4,509 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,302 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 762 | $47 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 691 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 659 | $87 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 355 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 | 66 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 53 | 39 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 41 | 32 |
| Ketoconazole | 37 | 21 |
| Fluocinonide | 30 | 22 |
| Fluorouracil | 27 | 24 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 25 | 18 |
| Valacyclovir Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27,998 across 226 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
- 2007-03-14
- Last updated
- 2021-01-18
- Certified
- 2021-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Sonabend's NPI number?
- Michael Sonabend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578696936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Sonabend's specialty?
- Michael Sonabend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Sonabend located?
- Michael Sonabend's practice location on file with NPPES is 7616 Branford Pl Ste 240, Sugar Land, TX 77479-3794.
- What is Michael Sonabend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Sonabend is (281) 240-4313.
- Does Michael Sonabend accept Medicare?
- Michael Sonabend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Sonabend's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Sonabend's NPI (1578696936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.