Somto Obi, MD
NPI 1700348174 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Somto Obi, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1700348174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700348174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T4667 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
229 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 65 | $142 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 47 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$155 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 60 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 57 | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 55 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 43 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 37 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030Phone: (713) 798-4857
- 902 Frostwood Dr Ste 201Houston, TX 77024-2402Phone: (832) 869-4818
- 23838 Highway 59 NKingwood, TX 77339-1531Phone: (832) 869-4818
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-04-21
- Certified
- 2026-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Somto Obi's NPI number?
- Somto Obi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700348174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Somto Obi's specialty?
- Somto Obi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Somto Obi located?
- Somto Obi's practice location on file with NPPES is 7877 Willow Chase Blvd, Houston, TX 77070-5934.
- What is Somto Obi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Somto Obi is (832) 869-4818.
- Does Somto Obi accept Medicare?
- Somto Obi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Somto Obi's NPI active?
- Yes — Somto Obi's NPI (1700348174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.