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DR. SASHI KUMAR KONA MD
NPI 1043565047
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 17, 2012PECOS Enrolled
921 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 500-5733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2021, Aug 6, 2021, Apr 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Sashi Kumar Kona Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SASHI KUMAR KONA MD (NPI 1043565047) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6219) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043565047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. SASHI KUMAR KONACredential: MD
Location Address921 GESSNER RDHouston, TX 77024
Mailing Address6431 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-5733
Phone(713) 500-5733
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1043565047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R6219✔ Licensed in AR · E-8576
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
921 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Sashi Kumar Kona Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sashi Kona reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Physicians
10 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MUKUKA MUKUPO MUMBI
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (737) 205-5084
MS. DUBRAVKA MURANOVIC LSA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3000
GWENDOLYN NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3000
KATIE ROSE NGUYEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3000
ZIANG LI
Clinical Pharmacology
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3000
MANALI PEDNEKAR MD
Hospitalist
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3768
TIRUWORK MEKURIA HIRUY RN-BSN, PMHNP- BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3768
DANNY MATHEW DO
Hospitalist
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Harris County (713) 242-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sashi Kona's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sashi Kona is 1043565047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Where is Sashi Kona located?

Sashi Kona practices at 921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 500-5733.

What is Sashi Kona's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Sashi Kona enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sashi Kona is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sashi Kona's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sashi Kona reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sashi Kona's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sashi Kona accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Sashi Kona as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sashi Kona was last updated on August 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.