SOUND PHYSICIANS
NPI 1598072860
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since September 08, 2010
7333 NORTH FWY, STE 500, HOUSTON, TX 77076(713) 807-8686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Sound Physicians NPPES

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

SOUND PHYSICIANS (NPI 1598072860) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospitalist in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. The organization lists James Kodjababian, Chief Revenue Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598072860
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Legal Business NameSOUND INPATIENT PHYSICIANS OF TEXAS I, INC
Location Address7333 NORTH FWY, STE 500Houston, TX 77076-1300
Mailing Address1123 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98402-4303 · (253) 682-1710 · Fax (253) 284-1881
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames KodjababianChief Revenue Officer · (253) 682-1710
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2010
✔ NPI 1598072860 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
7333 NORTH FWY, Houston, TX 77076

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSound Physicians

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

473

Medicare enrollment records show 473 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Sound Physicians, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 16

Internal Medicine246
Hospitalist89
Nurse Practitioner58
Family Practice54
Nephrology7
Emergency Medicine4
Gastroenterology3
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)2
8 other specialties10

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 473
Family Practice
NPI 1700231099
1100 W 34TH ST
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 861-3939
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1447412895
1635 NORTH LOOP W
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-2066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1841273729
708 MAIN ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77002
(855) 212-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.8 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1649387002
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 756-8537
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1932307253
5373 W ALABAMA ST
Houston, TX 77056
(888) 803-3370
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1265420970
2118 OAKDALE ST
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-2221
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1447575071
6410 FANNIN ST SUITE 600
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 325-7100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1649421934
18220 TOMBALL PKWY
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 737-0587
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1780623629
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 737-0587
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1346474699
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 442-0000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1093145070
7600 BEECHNUT ST 8TH FL B WING
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 456-5686
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962990390
18419 HOT CREEK CT
Humble, TX 77346
(832) 689-5094
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831641711
6419 VIA ESPANA DR
Houston, TX 77083
(713) 447-8918
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1851348973
17201 I H 45 S
Shenandoah, TX 77385
(936) 270-2099
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831675701
1550 WESTBOROUGH DR APT 9308
Katy, TX 77449
(832) 243-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1548253222
9250 PINECROFT DR # N2.101
Shenandoah, TX 77380
(713) 897-5539
✔ PECOS21 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1871849463
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
(713) 897-2300
✔ PECOS21 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316243868
11800 ASTORIA BLVD
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-6184
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750656856
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 302-5673
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1154641736
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY FL 3
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 276-0836
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
See all 473 clinicians

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

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 Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc is 1598072860. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2010. The provider is doing business as Sound Physicians.

Where is Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc located?

Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc is located at 7333 North Fwy Ste 500, Houston, TX 77076. The listed phone number is (713) 807-8686.

What is Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 473 clinicians in 16 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (246), Hospitalist (89) and Nurse Practitioner (58). Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc 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 Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc was last updated on September 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.