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SOWMYA PONUGOTI
NPI 1538098686
Audiologist in Columbia, MO

Active since May 15, 2026
525 N KEENE ST STE 201, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-4327(573) 884-3316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2026, Jun 3, 2026, May 15, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

About Sowmya Ponugoti NPPES

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

SOWMYA PONUGOTI (NPI 1538098686) is an individual audiologist in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2026022163) and active in the NPI registry since May 2026. She is a graduate of Other (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538098686
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameSOWMYA PONUGOTI
Location Address525 N KEENE ST STE 201Columbia, MO 65201-6967
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 882-4327
Fax(573) 884-3316
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2026
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1538098686 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2026022163
Definition
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
525 N KEENE ST STE 201, Columbia, MO 65201
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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)

Sowmya Ponugoti is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527526847
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260818000746

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
2.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141

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 19

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

JAMES CLINTON DENNENY III M.D.
Otolaryngology
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-7903
DR. AMBER N CICHON AUD
Audiologist
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-4327
ALEXIS M MUNOZ FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-7903
AMY JENNIFER KRUEGER AUD
Audiologist
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-7903
LAUREN ALEXIS MERCER
Audiologist
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-4327
AMANDA ELIZABETH MCCARTHY
Audiologist
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-4327
PATRICIA A. BERINGER
Audiologist
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-4327
HARRY CLIFTON OWEN
Otolaryngology
525 N KEENE ST STE 201
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-7903

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 Sowmya Ponugoti's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sowmya Ponugoti is 1538098686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2026.

Where is Sowmya Ponugoti located?

Sowmya Ponugoti practices at 525 N Keene St Ste 201, Columbia, MO 65201. The listed phone number is (573) 882-4327.

What is Sowmya Ponugoti's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Sowmya Ponugoti enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sowmya Ponugoti is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sowmya Ponugoti's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sowmya Ponugoti reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). 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 Sowmya Ponugoti's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sowmya Ponugoti accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Sowmya Ponugoti 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 Sowmya Ponugoti was last updated on July 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.