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Active NPI 1417206772 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kendell Jean Sowards , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kendell Sowards, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Sowards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1631 NORTH LOOP W STE 430.

Dr. Sowards maintains professional affiliations with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, Ut Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1631 North Loop W Ste 430

Houston, TX 770081539

Telephone 8326585600
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sowards (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
47 24 $143.83 $75.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
26 26 $396.85 $165.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
11 11 $287.09 $123.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-04
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX R2231

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
373183803 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

1801 N Loop W, Houston, TX 770081445

Phone: 7138029781

Ut Physicians

6414 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301514

Phone: 7134867500

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

1635 N Loop W, Houston, TX 770081532

Phone: 7138672066

Secondary Practice Locations

6414 Fannin St Ste G150

Houston, TX 770301514

Phone: 8323257125

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1417065160

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

21 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2026

Registered at 1631 NORTH LOOP W STE 430, HOUSTON, TX 770081539 (Tel: 8326585600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2026

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2025

Registered at 6414 FANNIN ST STE G150, HOUSTON, TX 770301514 (Tel: 8323257125)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2025

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 15, 2025

Surgery (License #R2231 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location December 21, 2023

Registered at 22751 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 120, KINGWOOD, TX 773396022 (Tel: 2813124838)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 21, 2023

Registered at 22751 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 120, KINGWOOD, TX 773396022 (Tel: 2813124838)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 21, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2018

Registered at 4201 GARTH RD STE 307, BAYTOWN, TX 77521 (Tel: 8325566046)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2018

Registered at 4201 GARTH RD STE 307, BAYTOWN, TX 775213156 (Tel: 8325566046)

NPI Profile Active March 23, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2017

Registered at 6700 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 500, BELLAIRE, TX 774014104 (Tel: 7138925500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2017

Registered at 6700 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 500, BELLAIRE, TX 774014104

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2017

Recorded as KENDELL SOWARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2017

Surgery (License #R2231 in TX)

NPI Profile Active April 26, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2013

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, MSB 4.331, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135007216)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2013

Registered at 1211 21ST AVE S, 404 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, NASHVILLE, TN 372122717

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2013

Recorded as KENDELL SOWARDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 02, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417206772
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 02, 2012
Last Update: March 04, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6431 Fannin St

Houston, TX 770301501

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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