BRENDA N SOWARDS ARNP
NPI 1881756732
Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375, PHOENIX, AZ 85006(602) 307-0070(602) 307-0080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brenda N Sowards Arnp NPPES

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

BRENDA N SOWARDS ARNP (NPI 1881756732) is an individual nurse practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Washington (RN00096096) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881756732
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBRENDA N SOWARDSCredential: ARNP
Location Address1331 N 7TH ST STE 375Phoenix, AZ 85006-2707
Mailing Address1331 N 7th St Ste 375Phoenix, AZ 85006-2707 · (602) 307-0070 · Fax (602) 307-0080
Fax(602) 307-0080
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2011
NPI 1881756732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses Licensed in WA · RN00096096 Licensed in WA · AP30007497
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINQ74904

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brenda N Sowards Arnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527069772
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111121000974
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
34 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
17 services12 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85006 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.21

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

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 Brenda Sowards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Sowards is 1881756732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2006.

Where is Brenda Sowards located?

Brenda Sowards practices at 1331 N 7th St Ste 375, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The listed phone number is (602) 307-0070.

What is Brenda Sowards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Brenda Sowards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Sowards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Brenda Sowards accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Brenda Sowards 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 Brenda Sowards was last updated on October 17, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.